Take two of the Hell is Real Derby will kick off on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET, as Columbus Crew SSC makes the trek down I-71 to face FC Cincinnati. The inaugural Major League Soccer battle between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw, with Cincinnati controlling the first half and Columbus dominating the second half. After failing to capitalize on game-winning goal opportunities, the draw had the sting of a loss for Crew players, coaches and fans. What should the Black & Gold and fans expect from FC Cincy this go around?
FC Cincinnati at a glance
Form: L-L-L-D-L
Leading scorer: Allan Cruz: 4 goals
Assist leaders: Darren Mattocks, Emmanuel Ledesma, Kekuta Manneh, Roland Lamah: 3 assists
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An Inaugural Season to Forget
FC Cincinnati has been the league punching bag all season long.