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“Kévin Denkey breaks the deadlock, finishing a move assisted by Tom Barlow to put Cincinnati ahead.”
Pivotal“Miguel Almirón levels for Atlanta, finishing off a Breel Embolo assist after sustained second-half pressure.”
Pivotal“Tom Barlow restores Cincinnati's lead late on, converting a Kyle Smith assist to make it 1-2 and shift momentum decisively.”
Pivotal“Kévin Denkey completes his brace in stoppage time, assisted by Ender Echenique, sealing the win amid late cards and tension.”
Pivotal
Atlanta United
Cincinnati
Outstanding performance
Cincinnati•AttackerAtlanta dominated the ball with 56% possession and out-shot Cincinnati 16-13, but it was the visitors who made their moments count. Denkey's clinical finish just after the break gave Cincinnati the lead, and though Almirón's equalizer on the hour gave the hosts hope, Cincinnati's resilience - evident in their 14 fouls and five saves - held firm before Tom Barlow and then Denkey again struck in the final ten minutes to seal it. Atlanta's profligacy in front of goal, despite seven offsides and six shots on target, cost them dearly, while Cincinnati's efficiency from fewer clear-cut chances proved the difference. For Atlanta, this result stalls momentum in a congested title race; for Cincinnati, it's a statement road win that keeps their own ambitions alive.
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Kévin DenkeyShot by Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Ender Echenique
Goal! Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey scores to make it 1-3, assisted by Ender Echenique.
Offside.
Mauricio AmaroYellow CardYellow card shown to Mauricio Amaro.
Mauricio AmaroYellow CardYellow card issued to Mauricio Amaro.
Sergi Santos replaces Elias Baez.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Mauricio Amaro takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey attempts a header but misses the shot.
Tom Barlow takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Julián MalatiniYellow CardJulian Malatini receives a yellow card.
Cooper Sanchez replaces Tristan Muyumba.
Pabrice Picault is on, and Giuliano Galoppo is off.
Tom BarlowTom Barlow takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Kyle Smith
Goal! Tom Barlow scores to make it 1-2, assisted by Kyle Smith.
Gerardo Valenzuela takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Brian Anunga Tah is on, and Obinna Nwobodo is off.
Gerardo Valenzuela is on, and Samuel Gidi is off.
Breel Embolo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Julian Malatini replaces Miles Robinson.
Substitution: Bryan Ramirez comes on for Tyrell Malacia.
Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Breel Embolo
Goal! Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Breel Embolo.
Offside.
Junior Alonso attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Ender Echenique replaces David Doudera.
Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked off the line.
Corner awarded.
Giuliano Galoppo takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Aleksey Miranchuk comes on for Ajani Fortune.
Corner awarded.
Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kévin DenkeyShot! Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey takes a left-footed shot and scores.
assist: Tom Barlow
Goal! Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Tom Barlow.
Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kyle Smith takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Offside.
Shot by Giuliano Galoppo with his left foot is saved.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Tomás JacobYellow CardTomas Jacob receives a yellow card.
Elias Baez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Tristan Muyumba takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Giuliano Galoppo takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Tomas Jacob's right-footed shot is blocked.
Offside.
Tom Barlow takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Pavel Bucha takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ahoueke Steeve Kevin Denkey takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Junior Alonso's header is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Shot from Giuliano Galoppo with his right foot, but it's blocked.
Tristan Muyumba takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Tom Barlow takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Teenage HadebeYellow CardYellow card for Teenage Hadebe.
Kick-off! The referee is Fotis Bazakos.
