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FC Cincinnati Thumps O&M 9–0, Seals 13–0 Aggregate to Set Up Tigres Tie

A rotated lineup delivered a club-record scoring haul that showcased depth ahead of a Round of 16 test against Tigres.

Feb 25, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati midfielder Stefan Chirila (19) celebrates his goal with teammates in the second half against O&M FC at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati midfielder Stefan Chirila (19) kicks the ball while O&M FC midfielder Gabriel Castillo (22) defends in the second half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati forward Kenji Mboma Dem (17) kicks the ball while O&M FC forward Josue Baez (7) defends in the first half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kenji Mboma Dem netted a brace, opening the scoring in the 18th minute from an Obinna Nwobodo entry pass.
  • Nwobodo logged multiple assists to reach five in this tournament and become Cincinnati’s all-time leader for Champions Cup assists.
  • Seventeen-year-old Ademar Chavez scored on his first-team appearance to become the youngest goal scorer in club history.
  • A heavily rotated XI highlighted the pipeline as academy and second-team products, including Chavez, Stiven Jimenez and Stefan Chirila, recorded their first senior goals.
  • O&M substitute Hector Ramirez received a straight red card in the 82nd minute, and Cincinnati awaits official Round of 16 dates against Tigres that are expected in mid-March.