FC Cincinnati defeated New York City 1–0 on Monday at TQL Stadium, advancing in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs with a hard-fought victory.
The first half saw both teams create chances, with Luciano Acosta caught offside in the 5′ before New York City earned a corner in the 18′. Cincinnati pressed forward as Yuya Kubo missed wide in the 20′, followed by Luciano Acosta forcing a save in the 23′ and having another shot blocked in the 26′. New York City responded with Santiago Rodríguez testing the goalkeeper in the 29′, while Luca Orellano received a yellow card for poor sportsmanship. Both teams continued to threaten, with Alonso Martínez forcing a save for New York City in the 32′ and James Sands picking up a booking in the 41′.
The decisive moment came in the 51′ when Yamil Asad headed home from the center of the box, assisted by Luciano Acosta, giving Cincinnati the breakthrough. Luca Orellano nearly doubled the lead in the 62′, hitting the left post from outside the box. Both teams made tactical substitutions, with New York City bringing on Maxi Moralez and Julián Fernández to chase an equalizer.
The match ended dramatically in the 90+9′ when Tayvon Gray was sent off for violent conduct, sealing New York City's fate as they fell short of finding the equalizer despite late pressure.
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