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FC Cincinnati Overpowers Galaxy in a Heated Match in Carson
Carson, California – In a fiery contest at Dignity Health Sports Park, FC Cincinnati triumphed over the Los Angeles Galaxy with a final score of 3 to 2 in a match filled with incidents. The game, part of the Major League Soccer’s regular season – 31, was marked by intensity and cards.
FC Cincinnati took an early lead with a goal from E. Echenique in the 10th minute, assisted by Evander. The lead was extended in the 22nd minute thanks to Brenner, who scored without assistance. However, the Los Angeles Galaxy responded before halftime with a goal from J. Paintsil in the 39th minute, narrowing the gap.
The second half started turbulently for the Galaxy. I. Parente received a second yellow card and, consequently, a red card in the 51st minute, leaving his team with ten men. Despite being outnumbered, the Galaxy fought hard. N. Hagglund of FC Cincinnati received a yellow card in the 59th minute. Brenner reappeared in the 88th minute, assisted again by Evander, to make it 3 to 1. A late goal by M. Cuevas for the Galaxy in the 90th minute, assisted by J. Paintsil, slightly improved the final score.
Despite the loss, Los Angeles Galaxy had 46% possession and made 23 shots, 8 of them on target. They won 9 corners and committed 7 fouls, receiving 3 yellow cards and one red card. FC Cincinnati dominated possession with 54%, made 22 shots, 10 of them on target, and won 4 corners. They committed 8 fouls and received one yellow card. Referee Malik Badawi was in charge of officiating the match.
Substitutions fc cincinnati: at minute 60 N. Hagglund came in and A. Powell went out., at minute 72 S. Gidi came in and Y. Kubo went out., at minute 72 K. Denkey came in and A. Jabbari went out., at minute 73 E. Echenique came in and D. Marczuk went out., at minute 89 Evander came in and T. Anunga went out.
Substitutions los angeles galaxy: at minute 62 J. Nelson came in and J. Aude went out., at minute 62 H. Miller came in and M. Cuevas went out., at minute 77 M. Yamane came in and M. Berry went out., at minute 87 D. Fagundez came in and T. Lepley went out., at minute 87 E. Cerrillo came in and R. Ramos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Los Angeles Galaxy
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