Cincinnati — New York City 2:1: match report and statistics

USA. MLS · 19.08.2026 23:30 · Finished

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CincinnatiCincinnati
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New York CityNew York City

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  • Cincinnati0%
  • Draw0%
  • New York City0%

Overview

Final score Cincinnati 2:1 New York City, USA. MLS, 19.08.2026 23:30 (UTC). The win went to Cincinnati. Goals: Kenji Mboma Dem 11', Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos 21', Evander Ferreira 90+1'.

Cincinnati, last 6 games: won 3, drawn 1, lost 2. New York City, last 6 games: won 2, drawn 1, lost 3.

All meetings of Cincinnati and New York City: 20 (wins of Cincinnati: 6, wins of New York City: 6, draws: 3). The last meeting on 22.04.2026 23:30 ended New York City 4:4 Cincinnati.

Cincinnati in the standings: place 8, points 42, played 31. New York City in the standings: place 12, points 35, played 31.

Statistics and results: Cincinnati statistics, New York City statistics, USA. MLS standings and results.

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Team playing styles

CincinnatiCincinnati

Strengths

  • Finishing scoring chancesVery Strong
  • Coming back from losing positionsVery Strong
  • Creating scoring chancesStrong
  • Creating long shot opportunitiesStrong
  • Creating chances using through ballsStrong
  • Aerial duelsStrong

Weaknesses

  • Defending set piecesWeak
  • Avoiding fouling in dangerous areasWeak
  • Protecting the leadWeak
  • Stopping opponents from creating chancesVery Weak
  • Defending against attacks down the wingsVery Weak
  • Defending against skillful playersVery Weak
  • Avoiding individual errorsVery Weak

Playing style

Attempt through balls often Attack through the middle Aggressive Playing in their own half

New York CityNew York City

Strengths

  • Free kicksVery Strong
  • Finishing scoring chancesStrong
  • Attacking down the wingsStrong
  • Creating chances using through ballsStrong
  • Stealing the ball from the oppositionStrong

Weaknesses

  • Protecting the leadWeak
  • Avoiding offsideVery Weak

Playing style

Attempt through balls often Attacking down the left Possession football Opponents play aggressively against them Consistent first eleven Playing in their own half Non-aggressive

What to expect

  • Cincinnatiwill make a comeback if they go behindVery Likely
  • New York Citywill score from a direct freekickVery Likely
  • New York Citywill score from a wingplay situationVery Likely
  • New York Citywill score as a result of an opposition errorVery Likely
  • Cincinnatiwill be shown a high number of cardsVery Likely

Ratings are based on the players' stats over the last two seasons.

Score by periods

Team12Σ
CincinnatiCincinnati
112
New York CityNew York City
101

Match events

Match statistics

  • 1.19 Expected goals (xG) 1.69
  • 56% Possession 44%
  • 14 Total shots 16
  • 6 Shots on target 8
  • 2 Big Chances 3
  • 2 Corners 5
  • 88 (483/550)Assists(352/424) 83
  • 3 Yellow cards 3
  • 1.47 xG on target (xGOT) 1.8
  • 7 Shots off target 4
  • 1 Shots blocked 4
  • 9 Shots from inside the penalty area 11
  • 5 Shots from outside the penalty area 5
  • 0 Hit the woodwork 1
  • 18 Touches in opposition box 21
  • 0 Accurate through passes 1
  • 1 Offsides 0
  • 9 Free kicks 11
  • 45 (15/33)Long Balls(22/53) 42
  • 78 (105/134)Passes in final third(76/105) 72
  • 25 (2/8)Crosses(5/17) 29
  • 0.94 Expected assists (xA) 1.23
  • 14 Throw-ins 18
  • 11 Fouls 9
  • 79 (11/14)Tackles(8/13) 62
  • 38 Duels won 38
  • 23 Clearances 19
  • 6 Steals 7
  • 0 Errors leading to shot 0
  • 0 Errors leading to goal 0
  • 7 Saves 4
  • 1.8 xGOT faced 1.47
  • 0.8 Goals prevented -0.53
  • 5 Goal kicks 7

Box score

PlayerGSOTBSOFCFSYCRCPSUTIOGCRAWDKPTTTCrLBPA%AccCAccLBThBAccThBSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLASNO112115
Roman CelentanoUnited StatesCelentano0000000022000027.91003800577.30100000000000000
Matt MiazgaUnited StatesMiazga0011201034002056.470004520294.10100001000000000
Kyle SmithUnited StatesSmith0100200071101026.620078101088.70500001000000000
Miles RobinsonUnited StatesRobinson M.00100100660110107.032109220287.90100000000000000
Pavel BuchaCzech RepublicBucha P.0000010050010016.6810260100800000000000000101
Ender EcheniqueVenezuelaEchenique0100000022111016.350003512086.40000001000000000
Kenji Mboma DemFranceMboma Dem1200000040420007.982125420392.50300000000000202
Obinna NwobodoNigeriaNwobodo0000111045101026.290005411091.10010001000000000
Gerardo ValenzuelaUnited StatesValenzuela0000140067010007.2500377122940111000000001000
Evander FerreiraBrazilEvander Ferreira1200010048520008.270026804181.22041000000000212
Kevin DenkeyTogoDenkey0000100011040005.971301900072.70000001000000000
Brian AnungaCameroonAnunga000000006000006.1000600183.30000010000000000
Samuel GidiSlovakiaGidi0000101015000016.66100213001000000010000000101
Teenage HadebeZimbabweHadebe T.0010110029110046.180003700286.20000010000000000
Tom BarlowUnited StatesBarlow000000003100005.94000400066.70000010000000000
Brayan RamirezHondurasRamirez0000100016011006.360102721193.80000010000000000
Alvas PowellJamaicaPowell Al.000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Ayoub JabbariMoroccoJabbari000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Evan LouroUnited StatesLouro000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Nick HagglundUnited StatesHagglund000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Lineups

Lead tracker

Cincinnati +1Biggest lead+0 New York City
12

Live commentary

  1. 90:00 +3:02Second half ends
  2. 90:00 +2:37Malachi Jones misses attempt (To the left, 18-yard box, Head, Throw-in set piece)
  3. 90:37GOAL! Evander scores, Assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela (Low to the left, 18-yard box, Left footed, Open play)
  4. 87:22Talles Magno wins a corner (To the left)
  5. 87:19Roman Celentano makes a save (Parried safe, Diving)
  6. 87:19Talles Magno has attempt saved (Low to the left, 18-yard box, Right footed, Open play)
  7. 86:53Roman Celentano makes a save (Parried safe, Diving)
  8. 86:53Jonathan Shore has attempt saved (Low to the left, Out of box, Right footed, Open play)
  9. 86:34Roman Celentano makes a save (Parried safe, Feet)
  10. 86:34Talles Magno has attempt saved (Low to the left, 18-yard box, Left footed, Open play)
  11. 82:44Talles Magno misses attempt (To the right, 18-yard box, Other body part, Set piece)
  12. 82:18Tah Brian Anunga is substituted on
  13. 82:18Kyle Smith is substituted off
  14. 81:31Samuel Gidi recieves a yellow card
  15. 80:45Talles Magno is substituted on

Positional statistics

CincinnatiCincinnati

Attack sides

Left flank36%
Centre30%
Right flank34%

Where the game is played

26%Own third
42%Middle
31%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
17% 66% 17%
Opponent
15% 70% 15%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
14% 55% 31%
Opponent
8% 64% 29%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

New York CityNew York City

Attack sides

Left flank39%
Centre25%
Right flank36%

Where the game is played

26%Own third
45%Middle
29%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
15% 65% 21%
Opponent
17% 70% 14%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
8% 64% 28%
Opponent
10% 54% 35%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

Season team stats

Average per match
CincinnatiCincinnatiNew York CityNew York City

General

Fouls1212
Corners54
Goals22
Shots1412
Offsides23
Yellow cards22
Aerial duels won, %5352
Possession, %4954
Pass accuracy, %8585
Average rating6.76.6

Attack

Fouls won1113
Goals22
Shots1412
Shots on target65
Successful dribbles97
Dispossessed99
Offsides23

Defence

Tackles1517
Fouls1212
Interceptions9.37.7
Clearances26.722.8
Shots blocked4.13.3
Opponent shots16.412.3

Goals by situation

Goals / Shots (Conversion)

Open play1.5 / 8.7 (16%)1 / 7.7 (13%)
Set pieces0.4 / 3.8 (10%)0.2 / 3 (6%)
Counter attacks0.3 / 1.1 (23%)0.2 / 1 (15%)
Penalties0.3 / 0.3 (100%)0.4 / 0.4 (100%)
Own goals0.1 / 0.1 (100%)—
Total2.4 / 13.8 (17%)1.7 / 12 (14%)

Passes per match

Short411469
Long4849
Crosses1314
Through balls11
Total475534

Head-to-head

Matches played: 20
draws: 3

6 / 20
Wins
6 / 20
26 / 49
Goals
23 / 49
31 / 74
Yellow cards
43 / 74
2 / 4
Red cards
2 / 4
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Match info

Tournament
USA. MLS
Referee
Fotis Bazakos

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Markets in head-to-head

33%Over 1.52 of 6
33%Over 2.52 of 6
33%Over 3.52 of 6
33%Both teams to score2 of 6
17%Cincinnati wins1 of 6
67%New York City wins4 of 6
17%Draw1 of 6

Head-to-head matches: 6 · 2.67 goals per match on average.

Match profile

Assists
88% 483/550
83% 352/424
Long Balls
45% 15/33
42% 22/53
Passes in final third
78% 105/134
72% 76/105
Crosses
25% 2/8
29% 5/17
Tackles
79% 11/14
62% 8/13