The Columbus Crew triumphed over FC Cincinnati in their Major League Soccer clash, ending the game with a convincing 3-0 victory at their home ground, Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on the 20th of August, 2023.

The match attendance showed massive support, but the exact number was not mentioned. Nearly every post from the audience reflected the intensity of the rivalry and the charged atmosphere that filled the stadium.

The first half saw Columbus Crew taking a comfortable lead with 2 goals. Aidan Morris opened the scoreboard for Columbus Crew with a right-footed shot from outside the box in the 15th minute. The second goal came from a penalty at the 23rd minute, converted by Cucho Hernández.

In the second half, Cincinnati attempted a comeback, but the efforts fell flat as the Columbus Crew tightened up their game, keeping firm control. The final blow to Cincinnati came in the 96th minute when J. Russell-Rowe nailed a right-footed shot into the back of the net, taking the score to 3-0.

Social media reactions reflected the dominance of the Columbus Crew during the match, and several fans expressed surprise at their team's clean sheet. Cincinnati fans acknowledged their team's lackluster performance and called for improvement. Some members commented on the referee's performance, maintaining an overall dislike for Ted Unkel, despite approving of his calls in this match.

The Columbus Crew now look forward to their next match against Toronto on the 26th of August, 2023. At the same time, FC Cincinnati will have some regrouping to do for their next encounter against New York City on the same day.