Philadelphia Union II 2:1 FC Cincinnati 2 — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Stas Kornzeniowski struck twice as Philadelphia Union II edged FC Cincinnati 2 by 2-1, with Cheikhou Niang’s equaliser for the visitors proving insufficient in an MLS Next Pro contest that showcased the hosts’ second-half resolve. The win owed much to Kornzeniowski’s brace, yet Cincinnati’s forward kept his side in it until the final quarter.

Philadelphia took the lead on 16 minutes through Kornzeniowski, but the advantage lasted until the 40th minute, when Niang levelled after Camden Sphire’s assist, a goal that arrived amid a booking for Ademar Chavez. The decisive moment came on 64 minutes, as Willyam Ferreira set up Kornzeniowski for his second, restoring the hosts’ lead just after Mamoutou Berthé had been cautioned.

The numbers told a tale of marginal control rather than dominance, with Philadelphia holding 51% possession and managing 15 shots to Cincinnati’s 10, though the visitors earned more corners. The second half saw the hosts push harder on xG, yet the 2-1 scoreline flattered their efficiency slightly, as the game remained tight throughout. Niang was the standout with a rating of 7.8, his goal from the forward berth keeping Cincinnati competitive, and CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Philadelphia, a call the result confirmed.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Philadelphia Union II vs FC Cincinnati 2?

Philadelphia Union II 2-1 FC Cincinnati 2 (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Stas Kornzeniowski (16') for Philadelphia Union II; Cheikhou Niang (40', assist Camden Sphire) for FC Cincinnati 2; Stas Kornzeniowski (64', assist Willyam Ferreira) for Philadelphia Union II.

Was Philadelphia Union II's win deserved?

Yes — Philadelphia Union II were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Philadelphia Union II vs FC Cincinnati 2?

Yellow cards: Matheus De Paula (Philadelphia Union II); Ademar Chavez (FC Cincinnati 2); Mamoutou Berthé (Philadelphia Union II); Stefan Chirilla (FC Cincinnati 2).

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