FC Cincinnati vs New England Revolution 2-3

New England Revolution left TQL Stadium with a 3-2 win after coming from behind twice in the first half and then holding on once FC Cincinnati pulled one back in the 67th minute. Dor Turgeman’s second goal of the night proved the difference after the break.

FC Cincinnati went ahead in the 13th minute when Tom Barlow scored from Tyrell Malacia’s assist, making it 1-0. New England levelled in the 21st minute through Dor Turgeman, set up by Peyton Miller, before Joshua Wynder restored their lead in the 43rd minute from Carles Gil’s pass. FC Cincinnati went in 2-1 down at half-time.

New England extended the lead to 3-1 in the 51st minute when Turgeman scored again, with the goal confirmed by VAR after another assist from Miller. FC Cincinnati replied in the 67th minute through Kevin Denkey, assisted by Malacia, and then made changes in the 45th minute, when three players were replaced, before trying to build back into the match. New England made two changes together in the 89th minute and protected the lead through the closing stages.

FC Cincinnati had 58% of the ball, 536 passes to New England’s 380, and more shots, 21 to 10, with 9 on target to 5. They also led corners 12-5 and expected goals 1.84-1.69, but New England made their chances count more efficiently and finished with 7 saves to Cincinnati’s 2.

Discipline was busier for FC Cincinnati, who received three yellow cards through Tyrell Malacia in the 31st minute, Tom Barlow in the 44th minute and Evander in the 84th minute. New England’s only booking went to Ilay Feingold in the 4th minute, while M. Mitrovic was booked in the 83rd minute.