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FC Cincinnati vs DC United recap

Cincinnati- FC Cincinnati defeated D.C United 2-1 on Saturday, in front of an electric sellout

crowd that consisted of 25,513 fans, the fifth sellout of the season. Pat Noonan and FC

Cincinnati picked up their 7 th win of the season, while improving to (6-0-0) on their home turf to

start the 2023 season.

DC United has had FC Cincinnati’s number in the past as they entered tonight’s contest 4-1-3 in

the all-time series before FC Cincinnati picked up their first win vs DC United at home since

joining the MLS back in 2019. FC Cincinnati now remains tied for first place with New England

Revolution within the Eastern Conference following their victory improving to 7-1-3 (24 points)

on the season.

FC Cincinnati would look to control the tempo in the early minutes, after a flurry of head balls in

the box there in the 14 th minute as they looked to strike early before DC United goalkeeper

Tyler Miller, made 3 incredible saves on three head balls in the box. FC Cincinnati would have

another huge opportunity in the 34 th minute after DC United goalkeeper Tyler Miller raced all

the way to midfield in high pursuit of Alvaro Barreal, leaving the DC United net wide open, but

FC Cincinnati just couldn’t take advantage of that situation early in the first half.

However, it was all DC United from there after putting up 6 shots on goal in the opening 50

minutes, (45 min +5 minutes extra time in the first half. DC United would then look to bring the

pressure from all angels despite a quick start for FC Cincinnati in the early minutes. FC

Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano would record 3 saves on 6 DC United shot attempts in

the first half, cementing his name into FC Cincinnati history surpassing Przemyslaw Tyton’s

all-time saves record of 115.

FC Cincinnati would strike first in the 59 th minute, after a DC United foul set up a

Luciano Acosta Corner kick. Acosta would slice a beautiful strike from the corner that

would find the back of the net for an Olimpco goal, a feat you don’t see often in the sport

of soccer.

FC Cincinnati wasted no time shortly after, extending their lead after getting after

Midfielder Alvaro Barreal slipped DC United’s defense on the assist from Luciano

Acosta, to score his first goal of the season. A goal that meant the world to Acosta as

his father was in attendance for the first time as a member of FC Cincinnati.

“That was maybe one of the best goals of my career. It felt good, I looked over

and caught my dad in the stands, it was incredible.” Alvaro Barreal said following

FC Cincinnati’s 2-1 victory.

DC United would get one back in the 90 th minute following a Taxiarchis Fountes right

footed goal, assisted off a DC United corner kick.

However, FC Cincinnati forward Brenner, would go down in extra time of the second half

with a foot injury right before the final whistle. Brenner, was assisted off the field by FC

Cincinnati medical staff and the full extent of the injury is yet to be determined.

“I don’t think it is as serious from the little information I got. It is his foot, he will get an x-

ray, but I am optimistic” FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan.

On the win

“That was a great battle this evening, DC United is moving in the right direction

and I thought we played a really great team tonight. That was such a hard fought

win. I thought the crowd tonight was absolutely electric,” FC Cincinnati head coach

Pat Noonan said.

What’s next for FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati continues their four game homestand, as they welcome New York FC to

the pitch in the US Open Cup round of 32.

Lineups

FCC- R.Celentano, A.Powell, N.Hagglund, Y.Mosquera, M.Miazga,A. Barreal, O.Nwobodo, L.

Acosta, J.Moreno, S.Santos, B.Vazquez, Brenner(64 th min) (R. Geddis 79 th ) (M. Pinto, 85 th ), Y.

Kubo (85 th ), (I. Murphy 85 th )

Subs not used-

Head Coach- Pat Noonan

DC United- T. Miller, D. Williams, Ruen, D. Pines, J. Greene, R. Canouse, L. O’Brian, M.Klich,

V.Palssan, T. Fountas, C. Benteke, (C. DaJome 60 th min) Y. Asad (85 th ) T. Ku-Dipietro (85 th ), C.

Durkin (85 th )

Subs not used-

Head Coach- Wayne Rooney