FC Cincinnati defeated New York Red Bulls 1–0 on Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with Kévin Denkey's early strike proving decisive in a hard-fought contest.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting missed wide for the Red Bulls in the 5′, before Denkey opened the scoring in the 12′, finishing from outside the box after being set up by Brenner. Samuel Gidi had a shot blocked for Cincinnati in the 17′, while the Red Bulls responded with pressure that included corners in the 23′ and 27′.
New York continued to press as Marcelo Morales missed wide in the 30′ and Mohammed Sofo had a header blocked. Emil Forsberg forced a save in the 41′ as the Red Bulls sought an equalizer before halftime.
The second half saw sustained Red Bulls pressure, with Alexander Hack missing wide in the 47′ and Forsberg having another shot blocked in the 49′. New York earned multiple corners throughout the half, including in the 70′, 73′, and 74′, but couldn't find the breakthrough.
The Red Bulls came closest in the 83′ when both Julian Hall and Wikelman Carmona hit the post. Kyle Duncan also forced a save in the 78′, but Cincinnati's defense held firm to secure the victory despite facing constant pressure in the final stages.
Goal: K. Denkey vs. RBNY, 12'
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