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Evander scores in stoppage time as Cincinnati tops NYCFC 2-1

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Evander scores in stoppage time as Cincinnati tops NYCFC 2-1

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FC Cincinnati hosted New York City FC on Wednesday, securing a 2-1 victory through a stoppage-time goal from Evander da Silva Ferreira. Cincinnati's Kenji Mboma Dem opened the scoring in the 11th minute, followed by NYCFC's Luighi tying the match in the 21st minute. Cincinnati's Roman Celentano made seven saves during the match, preserving crucial moments to maintain the 1-1 tie before Evander’s late winner. This win improves Cincinnati's record to 8-6-6 in the league standings.

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•Cincinnati's record improves to 8-6-6 in MLS.
•Mboma Dem scores the opener in the 11th minute.
•Luighi levels the match for NYCFC in the 21st minute.
•Evander's stoppage-time goal clinches the win for Cincinnati.
•Cincinnati holds a 9-4-3 all-time record against NYCFC.

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1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Evander's stoppage-time goal helps Cincinnati beat NYCFC 2-1

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Evander da Silva Ferreira scored a goal in stoppage time, Kenji Mboma Dem added a goal, and FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday. Roman Celentano made back-to-back stops a little more than a minute into the second half to preserve a 1-1 tie and finished with seven saves for Cincinnati (8-6-6). Evander, with his back to the goal, turned a scored on low shot from near the right corner of the penalty arc to cap the scoring.
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Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:52 AM
Evander's stoppage-time goal helps Cincinnati beat NYCFC 2-1
Evander da Silva Ferreira scored a goal in stoppage time, Kenji Mboma Dem added a goal, and FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday. Roman Celentano made back-to-back stops a little more than a minute into the second half to preserve a 1-1 tie and finished with seven saves for Cincinnati (8-6-6). Evander, with his back to the goal, turned a scored on low shot from near the right corner of the penalty arc to cap the scoring.

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