MLS 2026 · SAT, OCT 10
Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati match report: Cincinnati beat Atlanta United on the road
A goalless first half gave way to a four-goal second period, with FC Cincinnati pulling clear late to take the points.
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Result
FC Cincinnati won 3-1 away from home. The match was level at 0-0 at half-time. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Kevin Denkey opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, assisted by Tom Barlow. Miguel Almiron equalised for Atlanta United in the 69th minute, with Breel Embolo providing the assist. Tom Barlow restored Cincinnati's lead in the 84th minute. Kevin Denkey added a second for himself and a third for Cincinnati in the 97th minute, assisted by Ender Echenique.
Key stats
Atlanta United held 53 percent possession to Cincinnati's 47 percent, but the visitors were more efficient in attack. Cincinnati produced 89 attacks to Atlanta's 75, and 41 dangerous attacks to Atlanta's 43. Cincinnati also had 4 shots on target in the second half, while Atlanta managed 3 in the same period.
Discipline
Atlanta United picked up 2 yellow cards, while FC Cincinnati received 3 yellow cards. Neither side had a player sent off.
Verdict
FC Cincinnati absorbed Atlanta United's possession and struck clinically in the second half. Atlanta United's 53 percent possession did not translate into enough clear chances, and Cincinnati's late goals sealed a deserved away win. The result leaves Atlanta United frustrated after a promising second-half fightback, while Cincinnati take three points from a controlled away performance.