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Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati Draw 1-1 in 'Hell is Real' Rivalry

Diego Rossi’s penalty equalizer keeps Columbus Crew in second place as FC Cincinnati holds onto the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Kévin Denkey (middle) scored the opener in his first Hell is Real derby.
Columbus Crew SC and FC Cincinnati battle in the first Hell is Real derby of 2025

Overview

  • The 16th edition of the 'Hell is Real' derby ended in a 1-1 draw at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
  • FC Cincinnati’s Kévin Denkey opened the scoring in the 6th minute, netting his eighth goal of the season.
  • Diego Rossi leveled the match for Columbus in the 54th minute with a penalty kick, marking his team-leading seventh goal of the season.
  • FC Cincinnati remains atop the Eastern Conference with 29 points (9-3-2), while Columbus Crew sits in second place with 27 points (7-1-6).
  • The fiercely contested rivalry, named after a religious sign on Interstate 71, continues to be a highlight of the MLS season, drawing passionate fan engagement and impacting playoff positioning.