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Cincinnati Edges Out Austin in Thrilling Match
Cincinnati, Ohio – FC Cincinnati defeated Austin FC 2-1 in a thrilling match at TQL Stadium on May 10, 2025. The game, part of the Major League Soccer regular season, game 18, was marked by intensity and goal-scoring opportunities for both teams.
Evander put the home side ahead in the 12th minute, sparking celebrations in the stands. However, Austin equalized in the 48th minute with a penalty converted by Sebastián Vázquez. Tension mounted in the second half, with a yellow card issued to each team. Ultimately, Valenzuela secured the victory for FC Cincinnati in the 76th minute, scoring the winning goal.
Despite having less possession (57% for Cincinnati vs 43% for Austin), FC Cincinnati generated a higher number of goal-scoring chances (17 shots, 7 on target) compared to Austin (9 shots, 2 on target). Their superiority in set pieces, with 11 corners to Austin’s 1, also reflected the home side’s dominance. The referee for the match was Tori Penso, from the USA.
Substitutions fc cincinnati: at minute 45 T. Hadebe came in and M. Miazga went out., at minute 67 T. Anunga came in and Y. Kubo went out., at minute 68 G. Valenzuela came in and Sergio Santos went out., at minute 83 D. Yedlin came in and L. Orellano went out.
Substitutions austin: at minute 73 C. Fodrey came in and B. Vazquez went out., at minute 73 N. Dubersarsky came in and I. Sanchez went out., at minute 81 O. Bukari came in and M. Uzuni went out., at minute 81 J. Obrian came in and B. Sabovic went out., at minute 87 D. Rubio came in and Z. Kolmanic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Cincinnati
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