Saturday’s continuation of the Hell is Real rivalry, against FC Cincinnati, was anything but an offensive explosion. In a 0-0 draw, Columbus Crew SC did not have the smooth offense that fans have seen over this anything-but-normal season. While FC Cincinnati came into the match coming off a 3-0 loss to the Chicago Fire, the Black & Gold were not able to break through the Cincinnati defense.
Columbus brought back three players that missed the first two Phase 1 restart matches in goalkeeper Eloy Room, winger Youness Mokhtar and attacking midfielder Lucas Zelarayan.