In a thrilling encounter at TQL Stadium, FC Cincinnati secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over CF Montréal, marking a significant turnaround in their season. The match, played in front of a sellout crowd of 25,513, saw Cincinnati score two late goals to clinch the win.
Tom Barlow equalized for Cincinnati in the 80th minute, setting the stage for Kévin Denkey to score the game-winner in the 90’+4 minute. This victory snapped a three-game losing streak for Cincinnati, who had previously been outscored 8-1 in those matches.
Prince Owusu was a standout for CF Montréal, scoring two goals, including one from a penalty kick. Despite his efforts, Montréal fell to a disappointing 1-4-0 in the MLS season, while Cincinnati improved to 2-3-0, earning a total of 6 points.
Ender Echenique opened the scoring for Cincinnati and assisted Ayoub Jabbari’s goal, who netted his first career MLS goal in the 52nd minute. Alvas Powell also made history by reaching his 150th appearance for the club.
This match was particularly notable as it marked the first time in FC Cincinnati’s history that they won a regular season match after trailing at the 75th minute. The last time they achieved a similar feat was on June 15, 2024, against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Denkey’s late goal was a pivotal moment, with commentators noting his celebration as a sign of the importance of this victory for Cincinnati’s morale. “Denkey was the first man there, poking it over the line and then pulling his shirt off in celebration of what could be a pivotal moment in Cincinnati’s season,” they remarked.
Looking ahead, FC Cincinnati will return to action on April 4 against Red Bull New York, followed by a home match against Chicago Fire FC on April 18. The team aims to build on this momentum and improve their standing in the league.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential injuries or lineup changes for the upcoming matches, but the team is hopeful for continued success.