Commentary

1' The first-half is under way at Lower.com Field - Cincinnati kick-off to start the match.
2' Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Guido Gonzales Jr.
2' In the minute 2, In Columbus Cincinnati attack through Yuya Kubo. The finish is off target, however.
2' Ball goes out of play for a Columbus goal kick.
5' Columbus to take a throw-in in Cincinnati territory.
6' In the minute 6, Cincinnati have a goal kick.
6' Throw-in for Cincinnati in their own half.
8' Guido Gonzales Jr awards Columbus a goal kick.
9' In the minute 9, Free kick for Cincinnati in the half of Columbus.
11' Can Columbus capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cincinnati's half?
11' Throw-in Columbus.
12' In the minute 12, Throw-in for Columbus at Lower.com Field.
12' Cincinnati awarded a throw-in in their own half.
13' Gerardo Valenzuela is replacing Alvas Powell for Cincinnati at Lower.com Field.
18' In the minute 18, In Columbus, Cucho Hernandez of Columbus is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.
18' Columbus have a dangerous throw-in.
19' Guido Gonzales Jr awards the home team a throw-in.
20' In the minute 20, Guido Gonzales Jr signals a Columbus throw-in in Cincinnati's half.
21' Ball safe as Columbus is awarded a throw-in in their half.
24' Columbus are coming forward and Diego Rossi gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
24' In the minute 24, It's a goal kick for the away team in Columbus.
25' Guido Gonzales Jr signals a free kick to Columbus just outside Cincinnati's area.
26' Columbus pushes forward through Cucho Hernandez, whose finish on goal is saved.
27' In the minute 27, Important block from the Columbus defence as Pavel Bucha fires in a strike for Cincinnati.
29' Cincinnati push upfield but Guido Gonzales Jr quickly pulls them for offside.
30' Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.
30' In the minute 30, Can Cincinnati get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Columbus's half?
31' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
32' Corner awarded to Columbus.
32' In the minute 32, Cincinnati awarded a throw-in in their own half.
34' Matt Miazga (Cincinnati) has received a first yellow card.
37' Yuya Kubo is booked for the away team.
38' In the minute 38, Throw-in for Cincinnati close to the penalty box.
38' Sean Zawadzki (Columbus) gets a yellow card.
38' Cincinnati are in shooting range from this free kick.
40' In the minute 40, Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Guido Gonzales Jr.
40' Throw-in for Columbus in the half of Cincinnati.
43' Throw-in Columbus.
44' In the minute 44, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
45' Corner awarded to Columbus.
45' + 1 1 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, Throw-in for Cincinnati at Lower.com Field.
45' The first-half has come to a close in Columbus.
46' The second-half has commenced. Columbus with the kick-off.
47' In the minute 47, Guido Gonzales Jr signals a free kick to Columbus in their own half.
48' Diego Rossi (Columbus) gets in a header – but the strike hits the post! Ohhhh so close.
48' Goal kick for Cincinnati at Lower.com Field.
49' In the minute 49, Columbus to take a throw-in in Cincinnati territory.
50' Can Columbus get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cincinnati's half?
51' Throw-in high up the field for Columbus in Columbus.
52' In the minute 52, It's a goal kick for the away team in Columbus.
53' Guido Gonzales Jr has blown to resume play in Columbus.
53' Cincinnati drives forward and Luca Orellano gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
54' In the minute 54, Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Guido Gonzales Jr.
55' Corner awarded to Cincinnati.
55' Cincinnati's Yuya Kubo gets his shot away but it misses the target.
55' In the minute 55, Columbus have a goal kick.
58' Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.
58' In Columbus a free kick has been awarded the away team.
59' In the minute 59, Free kick for Columbus in their own half.
60' Ball goes out of play for a Cincinnati goal kick.
63' Columbus have been awarded a corner by Guido Gonzales Jr.
64' In the minute 64, Corner awarded to Columbus.
65' Guido Gonzales Jr awards the home team a throw-in.
65' Guido Gonzales Jr signals a Columbus throw-in in Cincinnati's half.
66' In the minute 66, Guido Gonzales Jr signals a throw-in for Cincinnati, close to Columbus's area.
66' Can Cincinnati capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
67' Pat Noonan is making the team's 2 substitution at Lower.com Field with Kevin Kelsy replacing Corey Baird.
68' In the minute 68, Ball safe as Cincinnati is awarded a throw-in in their half.
70' Columbus awarded a free kick in their own half.
70' Obinna Nwobodo (Cincinnati) has received a yellow card from Guido Gonzales Jr.
70' In the minute 70, Wilfried Nancy (Columbus) is making a 1 substitution, with Yaw Yeboah replacing Aidan Morris.
71' Throw-in for Cincinnati in the half of Columbus.
72' Throw-in for Columbus in their own half.
72' In the minute 72, Gerardo Valenzuela for Cincinnati drives towards goal at Lower.com Field. But the finish is unsuccessful.
74' That's a fine assist from Luciano Acosta.
76' Great play from Pavel Bucha to set up the goal.
78' Throw-in Columbus.
79' In the minute 79, Guido Gonzales Jr awards Cincinnati a goal kick.
80' Rudy Camacho for Columbus has been booked by Guido Gonzales Jr and receives a first yellow card.
81' Attention is being given to Cincinnati’s Gerardo Valenzuela and play has been suspended briefly.
81' In the minute 81, The home team have replaced Jacen Russell-Rowe with Christian Ramirez. This is the 2 substitution made today by Wilfried Nancy.
81' Maximilian Arfsten is replacing Alexandru Matan for the home team.
82' The match in Columbus is underway once more.
82' In the minute 82, Guido Gonzales Jr awards the home team a throw-in.
82' Gerardo Valenzuela returns to the field for Cincinnati after picking up a slight injury.
83' Guido Gonzales Jr signals a Cincinnati throw-in in Columbus's half.
85' In the minute 85, Cincinnati needs to be cautious. Columbus have an attacking throw-in.
85' Throw-in for Cincinnati in their own half.
86' Throw-in for Columbus in the half of Cincinnati.
86' In the minute 86, Christian Ramirez (Columbus) strikes at Lower.com Field but his header is cleared.
87' Ball safe as Columbus is awarded a throw-in in their half.
87' Pat Noonan (Cincinnati) is making a 3 substitution, with Malik Pinto replacing Luciano Acosta.
88' In the minute 88, Throw-in for Columbus at Lower.com Field.
89' Goal! Maximilian Arfsten pulls one back for Columbus to make it 1-2.
90' Free kick Columbus.
90' + 1 At Lower.com Field the fourth official shows that 6 minutes will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 1 Cucho Hernandez (Columbus) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.
90' + 1 Cincinnati have a goal kick.
90' + 2 Cincinnati to take a throw-in in Columbus territory.
90' + 2 Can Cincinnati capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Columbus's half?
90' + 2 Goal kick for Columbus at Lower.com Field.