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FC Cincinnati and New York City FC faced off in a thrilling penalty shootout
FC Cincinnati and New York City FC locked horns in a nail-biting match at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, eventually decided by a penalty shootout. The encounter, part of the opening round of the 2024 MLS Cup, was defined by intensity and emotions.
The first half unfolded with limited clear-cut scoring opportunities. FC Cincinnati enjoyed greater control of possession, while New York City FC opted for a more direct approach. In the 11th minute, K. Parks of New York City FC received a yellow card.
The second half saw the game intensify. In the 65th minute, P. Bucha of FC Cincinnati was cautioned with a yellow card. From that point onwards, both teams went on the offensive in pursuit of victory.
The match went to extra time without either side managing to score. In the penalty shootout, tension was palpable with each attempt. FC Cincinnati managed to convert 7 penalties out of 10 attempts, while New York City FC scored 8 out of 12.
Ultimately, FC Cincinnati emerged victorious in the shootout 7-8, securing their passage to the next round of the MLS Cup.
Statistics:
FC Cincinnati: 52% possession, 15 shots (4 on target, 8 off target), 1 corner, 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
New York City FC: 48% possession, 6 shots (1 on target, 3 off target), 5 corners, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
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Substitutions fc cincinnati: at minute 71 S. Santos came in and Y. Kubo went out., at minute 84 K. Kelsy came in and L. Orellano went out., at minute 84 A. Powell came in and D. Yedlin went out., at minute 89 G. Valenzuela came in and O. Nwobodo went out.
Substitutions new york city fc: at minute 75 A. Perea came in and H. Wolf went out., at minute 87 M. Bakrar came in and A. Martinez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Cincinnati
New York City FC
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