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    FC Cincinnati defeats NYCFC in first game of MLS Cup playoffs

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    First game for FC Cincinnati.

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

    The series continues Saturday with a NYCFC home game at the New York Mets’ Citi Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 pm. A victory in regulation time or a penalty shootout will allow FC Cincinnati to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

    FC Cincinnati was threatening on offense throughout Monday’s game en route to eventually outshooting NYCFC, 21-3. FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano stopped the only shot on goal he faced from NYCFC, and the defense in front of him played as well as it had all season.

    “Really pleased with the effort tonight in every way,” FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan said afterward. “I thought the defensive pressure improved a lot since our last game against (NYCFC)… The central defenders were outstanding, but I also think the guys in front of our defensive line did a very good job of putting pressure back, they created some Really good looks, even more so in the second half, but the first 45, it seemed like a playoff game in that both teams defended well, they were organized, they were difficult to play and then, you know, we saw the moment in the second half. and I thought we handled the game well.

    “One more step down the road, but we know it’s not getting any easier, so we’ve got to be ready to turn it around and take the positives from this and be ready for an even better version of (NYCFC).”

    Asad’s tally was the result of a centered pass that Luciano Acosta crossed the goalmouth while claiming his sixth postseason goal contribution as an FC Cincinnati player. Asad nodded in on an aerial pass from Acosta, putting the ball into the net to give Cincinnati the eventual game-winning goal.

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

    “It’s not easy to spike a ball like that,” Noonan said, “and be able to keep it under the bar. (Yamil) has a feel for the game.”

    Cincinnati missed opportunities later to ice the game. Without an aggregate scoring rule in place for the current MLS Cup playoff format, more goals wouldn’t have impacted the rest of the series, but they might have made it easier to close out Monday’s victory.

    Luca Orellano, who played for the second consecutive game as a striker and scored five of FCC’s 22 shots, hit the post in the 62nd minute. In the final seconds, Nicholas Gioacchini missed a breakaway opportunity in the 95th minute when he shot wide while the NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese ran off his line to apply pressure.

    Even without a second score on 22 shots, Cincinnati was still able to close out the victory. That also became easier in the final moments when NYCFC received a straight red card.

    In added time of the second half, Tayvon Gray and Acosta competed for the ball near midfield. When the match ended, Acosta kept his face on the ground and Gray was standing with the ball, but the game was declared dead and Gray received a red card for serious foul play.

    A subsequent 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 come later. If only for one night, FC Cincinnati intended to enjoy its victory, which was its first at TQL Stadium since August 31.

    “It was an incredible performance by the team and we are proud of what we did,” said Chidozie Awaziem. “I mean, it wasn’t easy. We expected this kind of game and, yeah, I’m glad we got our first win and thanks to the fans who came out to support us. We felt that energy and that kept us going.” come on.”

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    Welcome to Cincinnati.com’s live coverage of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference playoff series between No. 3 FC Cincinnati and No. 6 New York City FC. The first game will take place on Monday at TQL Stadium and will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Refresh this page during the match for live updates and analysis of the first game.

    Follow live updates and highlights:

    FC Cincinnati defeats NYCFC, 1-0. The series will now move to the New York Mets’ Citi Field, where NYCFC will look to avoid elimination. FCC can finish the series with a win and advance to the Easter Conference semifinals, which are scheduled for Nov. 23-24.

    After averaging more than 25,000 fans over 17 regular-season home games, 21,413 attended the first game of the best-of-three series.

    Luca Orellano shot from the base of NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese’s right post in the 62nd minute. Cincinnati threatens to cancel this game.

    FC Cincinnati is first on the scoreboard in the best-of-three series in the 51st minute. Luciano Acosta hit a ball into the goal. Yamil Asad headed the ball in, and Acosta had already provided all the necessary power, and the header chance hit the back of the net.

    DeAndre Yedlin, one of FC Cincinnati’s leaders, was holding his back during the first half. He is now out of the game and Alvas Powell takes his place.

    So far there is no score in Cincinnati. If things continue like this in the second half, penalty kicks will decide the winner of the first match.

    There is no score as we approach half-time in the 42nd minute, but there are numbers that indicate which direction the game is flowing. FC Cincinnati is overall the most active participant so far. The hosts are outshooting NYCFC, 8-2, have three corner kicks to NYCFC’s one, and have 53% of the possession.

    FC Cincinnati’s first shot of the game was good in the 20th minute, although the score is still tied, 0-0. Yuya Kubo took a left foot shot that just missed the post. The game has been tied for about 20 minutes except for that attempt by Kubo.

    The stage is set. A draw is not possible tonight. Either 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-game sword-drawing ritual to hype up the crowd.

    Cincinnati.com’s prediction for the first game of the MLS Cup playoffs is a Cincinnati victory 3-1.

    FC Cincinnati hosts the first of the best-of-three series in the MLS Cup playoffs at TQL Stadium and is favored as the third seed. FC Cincinnati lost its opener to NYCFC earlier this season and lost in the Eastern Conference finals to eventual MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew in last year’s playoffs.

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

    • FC Cincinnati Starting Lineup: Roman Celentano (GK), Chidozie Awaziem, Miles Robinson, Teenage Hadebe, DeAndre Yedlin, Obinna Nwobodo, Yuya Kubo, Luciano Acosta (captain), Pavel Bucha, Yamil Asad, Luca Orellano.
    • Bank of Cincinnati: Alvas Powell, Nicholas Gioacchini, Corey Baird, Bret Halsey, Sergio Santos, Kevin Kelsy, Gerardo Valenzuela, Ian Murphy, Evan Louro (goalkeeper).
    • NYCFC Starting Lineup: Matt Freese (Goalkeeper), Birk Risa, Thiago Martins (captain), Kevin O’Toole, Tayvon Gray, James Sands, Andrés Perea, Keaton Parks, Santiago Rodríguez, Alonso Martínez, Hannes Wolf.
    • NYCFC Bank: Luis Barraza, Jovan Mijatovic, Monsef Bakrar, Julián Fernández, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Agustín Ojeda, Maxi Moralez, Mitja Ilenic, Justin Haak.

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