'Hell is Real' photos: Columbus Crew 2, FC Cincinnati 1

FC Cincinnati gave up two goals in the final three-plus minutes of the first half to erase an early lead, and Columbus Crew secured a 2-1 win in the first "Hell is Real" derby of the season Saturday at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Kevin Denkey scored off Evander's assist on a play in the ninth minute, started by Pavel Bucha's cross to the back post, but the Crew scored in the 42nd minute off a corner kick and added a penalty kick in stoppage time after Matt Miazga's foul in the box.

PHOTOS BY JEREMY MILLER

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