FC Cincinnati 3:1 Burnley — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Josh Laurent scored once but could not prevent Burnley falling to a 3-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati in a Club Friendly, the result set up by a second-half surge from the MLS side after the teams went in level at the break. The friendly offered little in terms of competitive stakes but plenty of action, with Kévin Denkey opening the scoring for Cincinnati in the 15th minute before Laurent levelled for Burnley on the half-hour mark.

The match turned decisively after half-time when Ayoub Jabbari restored Cincinnati's lead in the 74th minute, and Kristian Fletcher added a third in the 90th, leaving Burnley with nothing to show for their patient build-up. A yellow card for the away side just before the interval did little to disrupt the flow, but Burnley could not find a way back into the contest after Jabbari struck.

Statistics told a tale of fine margins: Burnley shaded possession with 51% and earned two corners to Cincinnati's none, yet the home side were ruthlessly efficient with their chances. Josh Laurent was the standout player, earning a 9.78 rating as a midfielder with one goal, a performance that stood above his teammates in a losing cause. CheckLive's model clearly favoured FC Cincinnati beforehand, and the result confirmed that expectation.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of FC Cincinnati vs Burnley?

FC Cincinnati 3-1 Burnley (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Kévin Denkey (15') for FC Cincinnati; Josh Laurent (30') for Burnley; Ayoub Jabbari (74') for FC Cincinnati; Kristian Fletcher (90') for FC Cincinnati.

Were there any cards in FC Cincinnati vs Burnley?

Yellow cards: null (Burnley).

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