CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati has advanced in the MLS Cup Playoffs after beating the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Saturday in TQL Stadium.

No. 2 FC Cincinnati captured the victory with a score in the 86th from Brenner.

The Crew scored first in the match with Jacen Russell-Rowe capturing a goal in the 63rd just minutes after Luca Orellano swapped in for Lukas Engel after he left with an injury. FC Cincinnati quickly responded as Brenner found the back of the net in the 67th.

The Orange and Blue had captured the Match 1 win on Oct. 27, before No. 7 Columbus pulled out a 4-0 victory to force the Round One Best-of-3 Series to Match 3.

FC Cincinnati will now advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, facing the winner between No. 3 Inter Miami or No. 6 Nashville SC. This is Cincinnati's first time

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