FC Cincinnati beats New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday, with Evander da Silva Ferreira scoring in stoppage time to break a 1-1 tie. Kenji Mboma Dem also scores for Cincinnati.
The match stays level after Cincinnati’s second-half push. Roman Celentano makes back-to-back saves just over a minute into the second half, keeping NYCFC from taking the lead. Celentano finishes with seven saves as Cincinnati holds on.
Evander’s late winner comes as he controls the ball with his back to the goal, then turns and scores on a low shot from near the right corner of the penalty arc. The outcome reflects late-game momentum for Cincinnati, while NYCFC’s late challenge falls short as Cincinnati protects the margin to the final whistle.
