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    FC Cincinnati defeats NYCFC in MLS Cup playoff game 1

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    Game One to FC Cincinnati.

    FC Cincinnati opened its 2024 MLS Cup playoff series on Monday with a 1-0 victory over New York City FC at TQL Stadium in front of a crowd of 21,413. Yamil Asad’s first goal in the 51st minute was decisive as FCC won Game One of the best-of-three series.

    The series continues on Saturday with NYCFC’s home game at New York Mets’ Citi Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. A win in regulation or a shootout would see FC Cincinnati advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

    FC Cincinnati threatened to attack throughout Monday’s game and ultimately defeated NYCFC 21-3. FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano saved the only shot he faced from NYCFC, and the defense in front of him played as well as they have all season.

    “I’m really pleased with tonight’s effort in every aspect,” FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan said afterward. “I think the defensive pressure has increased a lot from the last game against (NYCFC)… The centre-backs were outstanding but I also think the players in front of our backline did a really good job of putting pressure on the back. There were some really good looks, especially in the second half. But the first 45 , it looked like a play-off game in the sense that both teams defended well, were organized and were difficult to play against and then, you know, we saw that moment in the second half I think we had a good game.

    “It’s one step down the road, but we know it doesn’t get any easier, so we have to be ready to turn it around, get positive results from this and create a better version of (NYCFC).”

    Asad’s tally resulted from a centering strike into the goalpost by Luciano Acosta, who earned his sixth career postseason goal contribution as an FC Cincinnati player. Asad nodded to Acosta’s aerial pass and sent the ball into the net, giving Cincinnati the game-winning goal.

    For Acosta, the assist made him the seventh active MLS player to record at least three career goals and assists in the league’s postseason.

    “It’s not an easy finish to meet a ball like that and keep it under the bar. (Yamil) has an idea of ​​the game,” Noonan said.

    Cincinnati then missed opportunities to ice the game. Since there is no total-score rule in place for the current MLS Cup playoff format, more goals wouldn’t have affected the rest of the series but would have made Monday’s victory easier to complete.

    Luca Orellano, playing as a forward for the second game in a row and making an FCC-high five of 22 shots, drilled a shot off the post in the 62nd minute. In the closing seconds, Nicholas Gioacchini missed an escape opportunity in the 95th minute when he shot wide as NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese darted off his line to apply pressure.

    Despite not having a second point on 22 shots, Cincinnati still managed to pull off the victory. This was also made easier in the closing moments when NYCFC were assessed a straight red card.

    In the extra time of the second half, Tayvon Gray and Acosta struggled with the ball near midfield. When the match ended, Acosta was face down and Gray was standing upright with the ball, but the game was then over and Gray was given a red card for serious foul play.

    A later video assistant referee (VAR) check confirmed the red card. Gray will be suspended for the second game of the series.

    Planning for Gray’s absence will be done at a later time. FC Cincinnati was intent on enjoying victory for the first time at TQL Stadium since August 31st, if only for one night.

    “It was a fantastic performance from the team and we are proud of what we produced,” said Chidozie Awaziem. “I mean, it wasn’t easy. We were expecting this kind of game and yes, I’m happy we got our first win and thank you to the fans who came to support us. We felt that energy and it kept us going.” We’re going.”

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    Welcome to Cincinnati.com’s live coverage of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference playoff series between #3 seed FC Cincinnati and #6 seed New York City FC. Game One will be played at TQL Stadium on Monday and will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Refresh this page throughout the match for live updates and analysis from Game One.

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    FC Cincinnati defeated NYCFC 1-0. The series will now shift to the New York Mets’ Citi Field, where NYCFC will try to avoid elimination. FCC can finish the series with a win and advance to the Easter Conference semifinals, scheduled for November 23 and 24.

    After averaging more than 25,000 fans for the 17 home games in the regular season, 21,413 turned out for Game One of the best-of-three series.

    Luca Orellano fired a shot past NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese into the right goal post in the 62nd minute. Cincinnati is threatening to postpone this game.

    FC Cincinnati takes first place in the best-of-three series at the 51st minute. Luciano Acosta received the ball in front of the goal. Acosta, who sent the ball into the net with Yamil Asad’s header, had already provided all the necessary power and his header hit the net.

    DeAndre Yedlin, one of FC Cincinnati’s leaders, had his back in the first half. Now he’s out and Alvas Powell is in his place.

    No scores in Cincinnati so far. If the situation continues like this in the second half, the winner of the First Game will be determined by the penalty shootout.

    As we approach halftime in the 42nd minute, there is no score, but there are numbers showing the course of the game. FC Cincinnati is by far the most active participant overall. The home team is outscoring NYCFC 8-2, takes three corner kicks against NYCFC’s corner kick, and has 53% possession.

    FC Cincinnati’s first shot of the game was a good shot in the 20th minute, but the score remained tied 0-0. Yuya Kubo’s shot with his left foot went past the post. The match was over after about 20 minutes, save for Kubo’s attempt.

    The scene is set. A draw is not possible tonight. FC Cincinnati or NYCFC will take a 1-0 lead in this best-of-three series.

    Cincinnati native Bootsy Collins participated in FC Cincinnati’s pre-match sword drawing ritual to get the crowd excited.

    Here’s Cincinnati.com’s prediction for the first match of the MLS Cup play-offs: Cincinnati’s 3-1 win.

    FC Cincinnati hosts the first of the best-of-three series in the MLS Cup play-offs at TQL Stadium and is favored as the No. 3 seed. FC Cincinnati lost its first game to NYCFC earlier this season and lost in the Eastern Conference finals to MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew in last year’s playoffs.

    FC Cincinnati is favored to win as a -115 favorite (bet $115 to win $100 and payout total of $215).

    • FC Cincinnati’s initial roster is: Roman Celentano (GK), Chidozie Awaziem, Miles Robinson, Teenage Hadebe, DeAndre Yedlin, Obinna Nwobodo, Yuya Kubo, Luciano Acosta (captain), Pavel Bucha, Yamil Asad, Luca Orellano.
    • Cincinnati bench: Alvas Powell, Nicholas Gioacchini, Corey Baird, Bret Halsey, Sergio Santos, Kevin Kelsy, Gerardo Valenzuela, Ian Murphy, Evan Louro (GK).
    • NYCFC’s starting squad: Matt Freese (GK), Birk Risa, Thiago Martins (captain), Kevin O’Toole, Tayvon Gray, James Sands, Andres Perea, Keaton Parks, Santiago Rodriguez, Alonso Martinez, Hannes Wolf.
    • NYCFC team: Luis Barraza, Jovan Mijatovic, Monsef Bakrar, Julian Fernandez, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Mitja Ilenic, Justin Haak.

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