“Gilberto Flores deflects the ball into his own net to give Toronto the lead against the run of play”
Pivotal“Substitute Kenji Mboma Dem scores a dramatic equalizer from the left side of the box after a fast break, assisted by Ayoub Jabbari”
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Toronto
Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati rescued a dramatic point at Toronto FC through substitute Kenji Mboma Dem's stoppage-time equalizer, canceling out an 83rd-minute own goal by Gilberto Flores. The match was defined by Cincinnati's numerical disadvantage after Kévin Denkey's dismissal for a second yellow card in the 71st minute, forcing them to defend desperately while Toronto pushed for the opener. Despite controlling 52% possession and creating more big chances (3 to 1), Cincinnati couldn't convert their opportunities and looked set for defeat when Flores' unfortunate deflection gave Toronto the lead. However, fresh legs from the bench proved decisive as Mboma Dem, introduced just minutes earlier, latched onto Ayoub Jabbari's assist to secure a valuable away point in what promises to be a significant result in the title race.
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Lazar Stefanovic wins a free kick for Toronto FC in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nick Hagglund of FC Cincinnati.
Malik Henry commits a handball for Toronto FC.
Substitution for FC Cincinnati: Obinna Nwobodo comes on for Ender Echenique.
Malik Henry's header from the center of the box is saved.
Foul committed by Ayoub Jabbari of FC Cincinnati.
Kobe Franklin of Toronto FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
assist: Ayoub Jabbari
Goal! Kenji Mboma Dem scores for FC Cincinnati with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner. The match is now 1-1, assisted by Ayoub Jabbari after a fast break.
Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
Substitution for FC Cincinnati: Gerardo Valenzuela comes on for Pavel Bucha.
Substitution for FC Cincinnati: Kenji Mboma Dem replaces Bryan Ramírez.
Foul by Alonso Coello of Toronto FC.
Samuel Gidi of FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Jonathan Osorio from Toronto FC takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Malik Henry from Toronto FC.
Josh Sargent of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Gilberto Flores of FC Cincinnati.
Malik Henry of Toronto FC is caught offside.
Gilberto FloresOwn goal by Gilberto Flores gives Toronto FC a 1-0 lead over FC Cincinnati.
Substitution for Toronto FC: Kobe Franklin comes on for Matheus Pereira.
Substitution for Toronto FC: Lazar Stefanovic comes on for Zane Monlouis due to an injury.
Substitution for Toronto FC: Malik Henry comes on for Derrick Etienne Jr.
Substitution for Toronto FC: Emilio Aristizábal comes on for José Cifuentes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Zane Monlouis of Toronto FC.
Josh Sargent of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Josh Sargent of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ayoub Jabbari of FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alonso Coello of Toronto FC.
Foul committed by Benjamín Kuscevic of Toronto FC.
Ayoub Jabbari from FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Matheus Pereira of Toronto FC, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul by Bryan Ramírez of FC Cincinnati.
Derrick Etienne Jr. from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Benjamín Kuscevic from Toronto FC.
Kévin Denkey2nd YellowKévin Denkey of FC Cincinnati receives a second yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Kévin Denkey of FC Cincinnati.
Benjamín Kuscevic from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Richie Laryea of Toronto FC.
Evander from FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kévin DenkeyYellow CardKévin Denkey of FC Cincinnati receives a yellow card.
Jonathan Osorio of Toronto FC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nick Hagglund of FC Cincinnati.
Substitution for FC Cincinnati: Ayoub Jabbari comes on for Tom Barlow.
Substitution for FC Cincinnati: Kyle Smith comes on for Matt Miazga due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matt Miazga of FC Cincinnati.
Foul committed by Matheus Pereira of Toronto FC.
Pavel Bucha from FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Matheus Pereira's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matt Miazga of FC Cincinnati.
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Samuel Gidi.
Josh Sargent's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Dániel Sallói provided the assist.
Bryan RamírezYellow CardBryan Ramírez from FC Cincinnati receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Bryan Ramírez of FC Cincinnati.
Richie Laryea of Toronto FC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. José Cifuentes from Toronto FC takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Bryan Ramírez concedes.
FC Cincinnati is awarded a corner after Luka Gavran concedes.
Nick Hagglund's attempt from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Luka Gavran. The chance was assisted by Evander's cross.
FC Cincinnati win a corner after Zane Monlouis concedes.
Evander from FC Cincinnati misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Kévin Denkey.
Foul committed by Tom Barlow of FC Cincinnati.
Alonso Coello of Toronto FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
The first half ends with the score at Toronto FC 0, FC Cincinnati 0.
The first half ends with the score at Toronto FC 0, FC Cincinnati 0.
Attempt saved. Matt Miazga's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Luka Gavran. The assist was provided by Evander with a cross.
Jonathan Osorio of Toronto FC receives a yellow card.
Handball by Jonathan Osorio of Toronto FC.
Matheus Pereira commits a handball for Toronto FC.
Benjamín Kuscevic from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tom Barlow of FC Cincinnati.
Benjamín Kuscevic from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Alonso Coello of Toronto FC.
Kévin Denkey from FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Evander from FC Cincinnati.
Evander's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Benjamín KuscevicYellow CardBenjamín Kuscevic of Toronto FC receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Evander from FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Benjamín Kuscevic of Toronto FC.
Richie Laryea from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Evander of FC Cincinnati.
Foul committed by Matheus Pereira of Toronto FC.
Ender Echenique from FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Zane Monlouis of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Kévin Denkey of FC Cincinnati.
Nick Hagglund from FC Cincinnati misses a header from the center of the box to the right, assisted by Evander after a corner.
FC Cincinnati wins a corner after Zane Monlouis concedes.
Samuel Gidi of FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Josh Sargent for Toronto FC.
Matheus Pereira from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ender Echenique of FC Cincinnati.
Zane Monlouis from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tom Barlow of FC Cincinnati.
Richie Laryea of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Evander of FC Cincinnati.
Foul by Kévin Denkey of FC Cincinnati.
Richie Laryea from Toronto FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Derrick Etienne Jr. of Toronto FC wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Bryan Ramírez of FC Cincinnati.
Foul committed by Derrick Etienne Jr. of Toronto FC.
Bryan Ramírez wins a free kick for FC Cincinnati in their defensive half.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Bryan Ramírez concedes.
Foul committed by Gilberto Flores of FC Cincinnati.
Josh Sargent of Toronto FC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Kévin Denkey's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
FC Cincinnati wins a corner after Benjamín Kuscevic concedes.
Richie Laryea wins a free kick for Toronto FC on the right wing.
Foul by Kévin Denkey of FC Cincinnati.
Benjamín Kuscevic from Toronto FC misses a header from the right side of the six-yard box, just to the right. He was assisted by José Cifuentes, who provided a cross after a corner.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Nick Hagglund concedes.
Matheus Pereira from Toronto FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ender Echenique of FC Cincinnati.
Tom Barlow's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Luka Gavran in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Evander with a through ball.
Samuel Gidi from FC Cincinnati wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Josh Sargent for Toronto FC.
Attempt saved. Benjamín Kuscevic's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Roman Celentano. The assist came from Alonso Coello's cross.
Toronto FC wins a corner after Roman Celentano concedes.
Derrick Etienne Jr. of Toronto FC has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the top center of the goal by Roman Celentano of FC Cincinnati. The attempt was assisted by José Cifuentes.
Outstanding performance
Cincinnati•Attacker
