The atmosphere for Hell is Real was electric. The game, pitting two MLS elites, was spirited. Yet, the Columbus Crew lacked finish vs. FC Cincinnati.

Diego Rossi scored on a penalty kick in the second half as the Columbus Crew rallied for a 1-1 tie against FC Cincinnati in the 16th edition of the “Hell is Real” matchup between the Ohio rivals. FC Cincinnati's Kévin Denkey scored in his second straight match.