Summary:
FC Cincinnati lost to NYCFC in a 3-2 match at Red Bull Arena.
NYCFC scored two goals in the first half, but FC Cincinnati pulled one back through a penalty by Luciano Acosta.
Acosta set a new single-season club record for goal contributions with 32.
Corey Baird scored a late goal for FC Cincinnati, but they were unable to equalize.
FC Cincinnati Loses a Hard-Fought Match Against NYCFC
FC Cincinnati suffered a 3-2 defeat to New York City FC on Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena, ending their five-match winning streak against NYCFC. Despite a valiant effort, the Orange and Blue couldn't secure a victory against their Eastern Conference rivals.
NYCFC took an early lead in the 16th minute with a long-range goal from Mitja Ilenic. They doubled their advantage in the 65th minute when Alonso Martínez found the back of the net.
FC Cincinnati fought back, pulling one goal back in the 69th minute thanks to a penalty converted by Luciano Acosta. This goal was Acosta's 13th of the season, and his 32nd goal contribution, setting a new single-season club record for FC Cincinnati.
However, NYCFC responded with a penalty of their own in the 75th minute, giving them a 3-1 lead. Corey Baird scored a late goal in stoppage time for FC Cincinnati, but it wasn't enough to salvage a draw.
FC Cincinnati returns home to TQL Stadium on Saturday, October 5 to host Orlando City SC. The match airs on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and will be carried over the radio locally on iHeart Media ESPN 1530 in English and in Spanish on La Mega 101.5 FM.
Key Takeaways:
- FC Cincinnati's five-match win streak against NYCFC came to an end.
- Luciano Acosta broke his own single-season club record for goal contributions.
- Corey Baird scored his first goal since July 20.
- FC Cincinnati has played more matches at Red Bull Arena than any other road venue.
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