Columbus Crew beat FC Cincinnati 2-0 in Hell Is Real Derby
The Columbus Crew won 2-0 at TQL Stadium, with goals from Gonzalo Tapia and Taha Habroune, securing a sellout crowd and a shutout for the first time since September.
Key points
- Gonzalo Tapia scored a header in the 22nd minute, Taha Habroune added a counter‑attack goal in the 54th minute.
- FC Cincinnati outshot the Crew 24‑4 but did not score, marking their first shutout since September 9.
- The match drew a sellout crowd of 25,513, the 12th sellout of the season at TQL Stadium.
- Nick Hagglund made his 179th appearance for FC Cincinnati, tying Yuya Kubo for most games in club history.
- The loss left FC Cincinnati at 9‑11‑9 with 36 points and five games remaining; the Crew moved to 10‑15‑5 with 35 points.
On October 18, 2026, the Columbus Crew visited FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, for an MLS Regular Season match.
The game kicked off at 5:12 p.m. ET under clear weather and a temperature of 64 degrees.
Columbus defeated FC Cincinnati 2‑0, with Gonzalo Tapia scoring a header from a corner in the 22nd minute and Taha Habroune adding a second on a counter‑attack in the 54th minute.
FC Cincinnati outshot the Crew 24‑4 but failed to score, marking their first shutout since September 9 against the Philadelphia Union.
The match drew a sellout crowd of 25,513, the 12th sellout of the 2026 season at TQL Stadium.
Nick Hagglund entered as a first‑half substitute, recording his 179th appearance for FC Cincinnati and tying Yuya Kubo for the most games in club history.
The loss moved FC Cincinnati’s record to 9‑11‑9 with 36 points and five games remaining, while the Crew improved to 10‑15‑5 with 35 points.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati game?
The Columbus Crew defeated FC Cincinnati 2-0.
Who scored the goals for the Columbus Crew?
Gonzalo Tapia scored a header in the 22nd minute and Taha Habroune added a goal in the 54th minute.
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