Overview of Columbus vs Cincinnati Statistics
The latest fixture in the ongoing rivalry between columbus vs cincinnati brought together two competitive Major League Soccer sides on the pitch. Official match reports detail a comprehensive breakdown of possession, passing accuracy, defensive metrics, and attacking efforts.
Possession and Attacking Metrics
During the match, FC Cincinnati controlled the majority of the ball with 54.3% overall possession, leaving the Columbus Crew with 45.7%. In terms of offensive pressure, Cincinnati generated 7 total shots, including 2 shots on target and 4 shots off target. Meanwhile, the Columbus Crew managed 1 total shot, which was also on target, resulting in zero off-target attempts.
Passing and Distribution
Passing distribution favored the home side in terms of volume and completion rate. Cincinnati attempted 214 total passes and achieved an 86% pass accuracy rate. The Columbus Crew accumulated 181 total passes with a passing accuracy of 82.9%. Offsides were tightly contested, with Cincinnati caught offside twice and the Crew called for offside three times.
Defensive Actions and Discipline
Defensive statistics show a busy evening for both backlines. The Columbus Crew recorded 13 total tackles with a 53.8% success rate, while Cincinnati completed 10 total tackles with a 50% success rate. Goalkeeper performance included 2 saves made by the Columbus goalkeeper and 0 recorded saves for Cincinnati. In the disciplinary and clearance counts, both squads committed 8 fouls apiece. Cincinnati accumulated 2 yellow cards and 10 total clearances, whereas the Columbus Crew finished without any yellow cards and recorded 7 total clearances. Corner kicks saw Cincinnati earn 1 corner compared to 2 for the Columbus Crew.
Sources: BBC, LiveScore, CBS Sports.
