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Evander Hat Trick, Celentano Penalty Save Lift Cincinnati Over Fire 3-2

The win extends Cincinnati's unbeaten run to five matches.

Overview

  • FC Cincinnati, which won 3-2 Saturday in Chicago, rode Evander's first MLS hat trick capped by a 97th-minute penalty for the decisive lead.
  • Goalkeeper Roman Celentano made eight saves, including a diving stop of Hugo Cuypers' penalty in second-half stoppage time.
  • Cincinnati played the final 34 minutes with 10 men after Kyle Smith received a straight red card, giving the club five dismissals this season tied for most in MLS.
  • The result extends Cincinnati's unbeaten streak to five matches and snaps Chicago's five-game run that included four wins.
  • It was Cincinnati's first road victory in six attempts this season, continuing a trend of late drama between these teams after their 3-3 draw on April 18.