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FC Cincinnati

2-1

Final

08/19/2026 · 4:30 PM

New York City FC

Kenji Mboma Dem 11' Evander 90+1' Matt Miazga 33' Obinna Nwobodo 50' Samuel Gidi 82'

Luighi Hanri 21' Keaton Parks 36' Luighi Hanri 55' Nicolás Fernández 74'

Win chance

40%FC Cincinnatiwhat happened

CIN 40%Draw 25%NYC 35%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

Player of the match

Evander

FC Cincinnati · FW

8.8

Min90'Goals1Passes81%

Best performers

Match ends, FC Cincinnati 2, New York City FC 1.

90'+4'

Second Half ends, FC Cincinnati 2, New York City FC 1.

90'+3'

ChanceAttempt missed. Malachi Jones (New York City FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tayvon Gray with a cross.

90'+1'

GoalGoal! FC Cincinnati 2, New York City FC 1. Evander (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela.

90'

Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

90'

Foul by Bryan Ramírez (FC Cincinnati).

90'

Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.

88'

Corner to New York City FC. Conceded by Roman Celentano.

88'

ChanceAttempt saved. Talles Magno (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati).

87'

ChanceAttempt saved. Jonathan Shore (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati). Assisted by Andrés Perea.

87'

ChanceAttempt saved. Talles Magno (New York City FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati). Assisted by Nicolás Fernández Mercau.

85'

Foul by Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati).

85'

Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

83'

ChanceAttempt missed. Talles Magno (New York City FC) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nicolás Fernández Mercau with a cross following a set piece situation.

83'

SubSubstitution, FC Cincinnati. Tah Brian Anunga replaces Kyle Smith.

82'

YellowSamuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

82'

Foul by Samuel Gidi (FC Cincinnati).

82'

Talles Magno (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

81'

SubSubstitution, New York City FC. Talles Magno replaces Agustín Ojeda.

79'

Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

79'

Foul by Jonathan Shore (New York City FC).

78'

Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

78'

Foul by Seymour Reid (New York City FC).

76'

ChanceAttempt missed. Tom Barlow (FC Cincinnati) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela with a through ball.

75'

SubSubstitution, New York City FC. Nico Cavallo replaces Kevin O'Toole.

75'

SubSubstitution, New York City FC. Jonathan Shore replaces Keaton Parks.

75'

ChanceAttempt missed. Teenage Hadebe (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Evander with a cross following a set piece situation.

74'

YellowNicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card.

74'

Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

74'

Foul by Raul Gustavo (New York City FC).

72'

SubSubstitution, FC Cincinnati. Tom Barlow replaces Kévin Denkey.

72'

SubSubstitution, FC Cincinnati. Samuel Gidi replaces Obinna Nwobodo.

70'

Attempt blocked. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pavel Bucha.

67'

ChanceAttempt missed. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right following a fast break.

67'

Corner to New York City FC. Conceded by Teenage Hadebe.

67'

Attempt blocked. Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Malachi Jones.

65'

Attempt blocked. Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nicolás Fernández Mercau.

64'

Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the right wing.

64'

Foul by Andrés Perea (New York City FC).

64'

SubSubstitution, New York City FC. Seymour Reid replaces Luighi.

64'

SubSubstitution, New York City FC. Malachi Jones replaces Bénie Traoré.

60'

SubSubstitution, FC Cincinnati. Bryan Ramírez replaces Ender Echenique.

60'

SubSubstitution, FC Cincinnati. Teenage Hadebe replaces Matt Miazga.

60'

ChanceAttempt missed. Evander (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pavel Bucha.

57'

ChanceAttempt saved. Ender Echenique (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Matt Freese (New York City FC). Assisted by Kenji Mboma Dem.

55'

YellowLuighi (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

55'

Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

55'

Foul by Luighi (New York City FC).

52'

Foul by Kyle Smith (FC Cincinnati).

52'

Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

50'

YellowObinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

50'

Foul by Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati).

50'

Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

50'

ChanceAttempt saved. Luighi (New York City FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati). Assisted by Nicolás Fernández Mercau with a through ball.

49'

Foul by Kyle Smith (FC Cincinnati).

49'

Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

47'

Foul by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati).

47'

Luighi (New York City FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.

46'

ChanceAttempt saved. Luighi (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati).

46'

ChanceAttempt saved. Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati). Assisted by Luighi.

Second Half begins FC Cincinnati 1, New York City FC 1.

45'+5'

First Half ends, FC Cincinnati 1, New York City FC 1.

45'+5'

ChanceAttempt missed. Obinna Nwobodo (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.

45'+3'

Attempt blocked. Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Agustín Ojeda.

45'+1'

Corner to New York City FC. Conceded by Matt Miazga.

45'+1'

Attempt blocked. Nicolás Fernández Mercau (New York City FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luighi.

45'

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

44'

ChanceAttempt saved. Bénie Traoré (New York City FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati). Assisted by Luighi.

37'

ChanceAttempt saved. Evander (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Matt Freese (New York City FC).

36'

YellowKeaton Parks (New York City FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

36'

Evander (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

36'

Foul by Keaton Parks (New York City FC).

36'

Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

36'

Foul by Keaton Parks (New York City FC).

34'

Handball by Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati).

33'

YellowMatt Miazga (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

30'

VAR Decision: Card upgraded Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati).

30'

Luighi (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

30'

Foul by Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati).

29'

ChanceAttempt missed. Evander (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela.

28'

ChanceAttempt missed. Keaton Parks (New York City FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kevin O'Toole.

27'

ChanceAttempt missed. James Sands (New York City FC) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Nicolás Fernández Mercau with a cross following a corner.

26'

Corner to New York City FC. Conceded by Ender Echenique.

25'

Foul by Bénie Traoré (New York City FC).

25'

Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the right wing.

23'

Offside, FC Cincinnati. Matt Miazga is caught offside.

23'

Foul by Tayvon Gray (New York City FC).

23'

Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the left wing.

21'

GoalGoal! FC Cincinnati 1, New York City FC 1. Luighi (New York City FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Agustín Ojeda.

18'

Foul by Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati).

18'

Keaton Parks (New York City FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

16'

Corner to New York City FC. Conceded by Matt Miazga.

11'

GoalGoal! FC Cincinnati 1, New York City FC 0. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.Goal confirmed following VAR Review.

11'

ChanceAttempt saved. Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Matt Freese (New York City FC). Assisted by Evander with a cross.

10'

Corner to FC Cincinnati. Conceded by James Sands.

ChanceAttempt saved. Kyle Smith (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Matt Freese (New York City FC).

Corner to FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Matt Freese.

ChanceAttempt missed. Evander (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kenji Mboma Dem.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
18Roman Celentano	90'	0	0	7	1	1	1	17/22 77%	8.3

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
12Miles Robinson	90'	10	1	1	5	2	58/66 88%	7.4
24Kyle Smith	83'	2	1	1	3	2	63/71 89%	6.6
21Matt Miazga	60'	5	1	2	2	0	32/34 94%	6.3
29Bryan RamírezS	30'	0	2	1	2	0	15/16 94%	6.4
15Teenage HadebeS	30'	4	0	0	1	0	25/29 86%	6.0

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
22Gerardo Valenzuela	90'	0	1	3	0	5	2	1	63/67 94%	8.7
17Kenji Mboma Dem	90'	1	0	2	2	6	4	2	37/40 93%	8.7
20Pavel Bucha	90'	0	0	2	1	4	6	1	40/50 80%	7.1
66Ender Echenique	60'	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	19/22 86%	6.8
5Obinna Nwobodo	72'	0	0	0	0	2	7	1	41/45 91%	6.3
11Samuel GidiS	18'	0	0	0	1	5	2	2	15/15 100%	6.4
27Tah Brian AnungaS	7'	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5/6 83%	6.0

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
10EvanderC	90'	1	5	2	2	2	3	39/48 81%	8.8
9Kévin Denkey	72'	0	0	0	0	0	1	8/11 73%	5.7
16Tom BarlowS	18'	0	1	0	0	0	0	2/3 67%	5.7

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
49Matt FreeseC	90'	0	0	4	2	0	1	13/19 68%	6.8

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
6James Sands	90'	5	0	2	2	1	56/64 88%	6.7
24Tayvon Gray	90'	1	2	1	5	1	29/33 88%	6.6
34Raul Gustavo	90'	3	1	2	1	0	51/62 82%	6.4
22Kevin O'Toole	75'	3	0	0	0	0	30/35 86%	6.3
2Nico CavalloS	15'	0	0	0	0	0	6/7 86%	5.9

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
26Agustín Ojeda	81'	1	2	0	2	2	0	21/23 91%	8.2
7Nicolás Fernández	90'	0	5	0	4	5	0	37/45 82%	7.4
8Andrés Perea	90'	0	1	1	3	6	0	31/35 89%	6.7
55Keaton Parks	75'	0	0	1	6	2	0	38/43 88%	6.4
9Bénie Traoré	64'	0	0	0	1	4	1	11/14 79%	6.1
32Jonathan ShoreS	15'	0	0	1	3	1	1	3/6 50%	6.3

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
20Luighi Hanri	64'	1	3	3	3	1	3	9/16 56%	7.1
11Talles MagnoS	9'	0	3	2	0	0	3	6/7 86%	6.8
88Malachi JonesS	26'	0	1	0	1	0	2	6/6 100%	6.2
99Seymour ReidS	26'	0	0	0	0	0	1	3/4 75%	5.9

Abreviaturas

Min Minutes playedG GoalsA AssistsSv SavesGA Goals concededCl High claimsPun Punched clearPass Passes completed / attemptedScore Our rating (1-10)Clr ClearancesTkl Tackles wonInt InterceptionsDuel Duels wonAer Aerial duels wonKP Key passesDrb Dribbles completedRec RecoveriesSh ShotsSoT Shots on target

CINNYC

18 Celentano

12 Robinson 17 Dem

22 Valenzuela 20 Bucha

10 Evander 49 Freese 6 Sands

24 Gray 34 Gustavo

8 Perea 7 Fernández

FC Cincinnati

Pat NoonanHead coach

Roman Celentano18 · POR

Matt Miazga21 · DEF60'

Kyle Smith24 · DEF83'

Miles Robinson12 · DEF

Kenji Mboma Dem17 · MED

Ender Echenique66 · MED60'

Gerardo Valenzuela22 · MED

Pavel Bucha20 · MED

Obinna Nwobodo5 · MED72'

Kévin Denkey9 · DEL72'

Evander10 · DEL

Substitutes

Teenage Hadebe15 · SUB60'

Bryan Ramírez29 · SUB60'

Samuel Gidi11 · SUB72'

Tom Barlow16 · SUB72'

Tah Brian Anunga27 · SUB83'

Nick Hagglund4 · SUB

Evan Louro13 · SUB

Ayoub Jabbari99 · SUB

Alvas Powell2 · SUB

New York City FC

Pascal JansenHead coach

Matt Freese49 · POR

James Sands6 · DEF

Kevin O'Toole22 · DEF75'

Tayvon Gray24 · DEF

Raul Gustavo34 · DEF

Keaton Parks55 · MED75'

Andrés Perea8 · MED

Nicolás Fernández7 · MED

Bénie Traoré9 · MED64'

Agustín Ojeda26 · MED81'

Luighi Hanri20 · DEL64'

Substitutes

Seymour Reid99 · SUB64'

Malachi Jones88 · SUB64'

Jonathan Shore32 · SUB75'

Nico Cavallo2 · SUB75'

Talles Magno11 · SUB81'

Kevin Pierre15 · SUB

Mitja Ilenic35 · SUB

Max Murray23 · SUB

Tomás Romero30 · SUB

Win chance

40%FC Cincinnatiwhat happened

CIN 40%Draw 25%NYC 35%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

Player of the match

Evander

FC Cincinnati · FW

8.8

Min90'Goals1Passes81%

Best performers

Stadium

TQL Stadium

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Asistencia 23,717Capacidad 26,000

Referee

Fotis Bazakos

VAR: Michael Radchuk

Table

#	Major League Soccer	MP	Pts
1	Nashville SC	30	67
2	Inter Miami CF	30	55
3	New England Revolution	30	52
4	Chicago Fire FC	30	48
5	Charlotte FC	30	47
6	Philadelphia Union	30	46
7	Orlando City SC	30	41
8	New York Red Bulls	30	36
9	FC Cincinnati	29	36
10	Toronto FC	30	36
11	Columbus Crew	30	35
12	New York City FC	30	34
13	D.C. United	29	33
14	Atlanta United	30	30
15	CF Montréal	30	25

#	Major League Soccer	MP	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps FC	30	55
2	St. Louis City SC	30	51
3	FC Dallas	30	51
4	San Jose Earthquakes	30	48
5	Houston Dynamo FC	30	47
6	Los Angeles Football Club	31	46
7	Seattle Sounders FC	30	42
8	LA Galaxy	31	40
9	Colorado Rapids	30	39
10	Real Salt Lake	30	36
11	Portland Timbers	30	34
12	San Diego	30	34
13	Minnesota United FC	30	34
14	Austin FC	30	31
15	Sporting Kansas City	30	22