OCTOBER 30, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
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FC Cincinnati blanks Red Bulls 3-0, led by Barreal's brace
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TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, USA
How FC Cincinnati became MLS Cup favoritesAfter a dominant playoffs win, it's worth reflecting on how far Cincy has come
Luciano Acosta - Involved in two of three goalsAcosta scored a goal and had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing six times (one accurate) during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York...
ImpactAcosta scored in the 35th minute and set up Alvaro Barreal in the 89th while leading Cincinnati in both crosses and chances created in the match. The MVP frontrunner has at least one goal involvement in six of his last seven appearances and is the main threat for Cincinnati every time he steps on the pitch.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Alvaro Barreal - Nets playoff braceBarreal scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
ImpactBarreal opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before adding a second goal in the 89th while leading Cincinnati with three shots. Barreal has three goals and an assist in his last three matches while taking eight shots, creating eight chances and crossing 22 times in the same timeframe.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Junior Moreno - Assists with lone chance createdMoreno had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
ImpactMoreno set up Alvaro Barreal in the 23rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was Moreno's first goal involvement since August despite starting nearly every match for Cincinnati.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Roman Celentano - Five saves in clean sheetCelentano kept a clean sheet while making five saves during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
ImpactCelentano helped Cincinnati win their first match in their best-of-three series by shutting out the Red Bulls on Sunday. The clean sheet was the 13th in 34 league starts for the keeper while his five saves upped his season total to 92.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Matt Miazga - Helps Cincinnati to clean sheetMiazga blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and three clearances during Sunday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
ImpactMiazga helped Cincinnati keep a clean sheet while tying for the team-high with one interception in the match. Miazga has helped Cincinnati keep a clean sheet in two of their last three matches with Sunday's win being an excellent start to their playoff campaign.
OCTOBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
John Tolkin - Sends in 10 crossesTolkin took two off target shots, crossed 10 times (three accurate), created three chances and made three tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Cincinnati.
ImpactTolkin was once again the main creator for the Red Bulls leading the club in crosses, chances created and also tackles during Sunday's loss. Tolkin has two goals and two assists in his last three matches while crossing 18 times and creating five chances over the same timespan.
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