Kevin Denkey's late goal lifts Cincinnati past Crew in Round 1 opener

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Kevin Denkey's goal in the 78th minute was enough for host FC Cincinnati to claim a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew in the opener of their Eastern Conference opening-round series on Monday.

Match 2 is Sunday in Columbus. A deciding match, if needed, will be Nov. 8 in Cincinnati.

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