FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Highlights - October 18, 2026

Columbus Crew beat FC Cincinnati 2-0 in Major League Soccer on October 18, 2026. The match was played at TQL Stadium.

Gonzalo Tapia (22'), Taha Habroune (54') scored for Columbus Crew.

At kick-off FC Cincinnati stood in position 9 with 36 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

That run had left FC Cincinnati 2 games without defeat. Columbus Crew went into the game in position 13, on 32 points.

They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five. Columbus Crew arrived unbeaten in 3.

Teenage Hadebe sent an effort off target for FC Cincinnati (7'). Evander shot wide for FC Cincinnati on 15 minutes.

Moments later, David Doudera could not find the target for FC Cincinnati (20'). Gonzalo Tapia scored for Columbus Crew on 22 minutes after a pass from Brais Méndez.

Tom Barlow tested the goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati (28'). Soon after, the referee cautioned Samuel Gidi of FC Cincinnati on 28 minutes.

Teenage Hadebe was booked for FC Cincinnati (31'). Tom Barlow forced a save for FC Cincinnati on 43 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Evander’s effort (45'+9'). Substitutions: FC Cincinnati 1, Columbus Crew 0.

After the break, Tom Barlow tested the goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati (48'). Tom Barlow sent an effort off target for FC Cincinnati (49').

Shortly afterwards, Pavel Bucha forced a save for FC Cincinnati on 52 minutes. Gonzalo Tapia picked out Taha Habroune, who scored for Columbus Crew (54').

A block denied Pavel Bucha on 65 minutes. Moments later, Kenji Mboma Dem shot wide for FC Cincinnati on 65 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Evander’s effort (76'). Ayoub Jabbari tested the goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati (83').

Dylan Chambost was booked for Columbus Crew (90'+3'). Substitutions: FC Cincinnati 4, Columbus Crew 5.

FC Cincinnati controlled 68.1% of possession. FC Cincinnati had 23 shots with 7 on target, while Columbus Crew had 3 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: FC Cincinnati 0, Columbus Crew 7. Corners: FC Cincinnati 2, Columbus Crew 2.

FC Cincinnati completed the most passes, 608 in total at 87% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.