FC Cincinnati 2 2:2 New England Revolution II — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Stefan Chirilla scored twice as FC Cincinnati 2 beat New England Revolution II 6-3, the forward's brace powering a victory that belied the visitors' dominance across almost every measure.

The match turned decisively after half-time, with Chirilla's second goal in the 81st minute, assisted by Yair Ramos, putting the hosts ahead after Carlos Zarzalejo had given New England a 2-1 lead in the 57th minute. An early yellow card for Gabe Dahlin in the 10th minute and another for Chris Mbaï-Assem in the 30th had already hinted at a scrappy contest, but the final scoreline suggests a level of control that the away side never truly had.

New England Revolution II commanded the game on the numbers, holding 60% possession and generating 2.01 xG compared to Cincinnati's 0.90, with 15 shots to 13 and a narrow edge in corners; they outplayed the winners but lost on efficiency. Stefan Chirilla was the standout for FC Cincinnati 2, earning an 8.8 rating from his two-goal performance as a forward. CheckLive's model clearly favoured New England Revolution II, but the result did not confirm that prediction.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of FC Cincinnati 2 vs New England Revolution II?

FC Cincinnati 2 6-3 New England Revolution II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Stefan Chirilla (12', assist Noah Gassan) for FC Cincinnati 2; Gabe Dahlin (15', assist Logan Azar) for New England Revolution II; Carlos Zarzalejo (57') for New England Revolution II; Stefan Chirilla (81', assist Yair Ramos) for FC Cincinnati 2.

Was FC Cincinnati 2's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; FC Cincinnati 2 won on finishing.

Were there any cards in FC Cincinnati 2 vs New England Revolution II?

Yellow cards: Gabe Dahlin (New England Revolution II); Chris Mbaï-Assem (New England Revolution II); Stiven Jimenez (FC Cincinnati 2); Eric Klein (New England Revolution II).

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