FC Cincinnati and Orlando City played to a 1–1 draw on Sunday at TQL Stadium, with both teams creating numerous chances throughout the match.
The opening exchanges saw FC Cincinnati earn consecutive corners in the 6′ and 7′, with Kévin Denkey forcing a save from his header attempt in the 7′. Orlando City responded with sustained pressure, as Duncan McGuire missed wide in the 11′, followed by Marco Pašalić's blocked shot in the 13′. The visitors continued their attacking momentum with Kyle Smith missing twice in the 17′, while Martín Ojeda forced a save in the 19′ before multiple blocked attempts from Alex Freeman, David Brekalo, and Rodrigo Schlegel in the 20′ and 21′.
The second half brought increased intensity from both sides. Orlando City started aggressively with Martín Ojeda forcing another save in the 48′, while FC Cincinnati responded through Brenner Souza's saved attempt in the 50′. The breakthrough came in the 73′ when Kévin Denkey fired home from outside the box, assisted by Evander Da Silva Ferreira, giving Cincinnati the lead.
Orlando City refused to surrender, maintaining pressure throughout the final stages. Their persistence paid off in the 90+6′ when Alex Freeman headed home the equalizer from Tyrese Spicer's assist, salvaging a crucial point for the visitors. FC Cincinnati nearly regained the lead immediately after, but Ayoub Jabbari's header was saved in the 90+7′.
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