By FC Cincinnati delivered a stunning performance, thrashing Inter Miami CF 6-1 in a one-sided Major League Soccer encounter. The match, which saw Cincinnati dominate from start to finish, highlighted the gulf in class between the two sides on the day.
Yuya Kubo opened the scoring for Cincinnati in the 10th minute, setting the tone for what was to come. Luciano Acosta doubled the lead in the 36th minute, showcasing his playmaking abilities throughout the match.
Inter Miami briefly threatened a comeback when Serhii Kryvtsov headed in from a Julian Gressel cross in the 21st minute. However, Cincinnati quickly reasserted their dominance, with Pavel Bucha scoring their third goal just before halftime.
The second half saw Cincinnati continue their relentless attack. Yamil Asad extended the lead to 4-1 in the 45+4th minute, effectively ending any hopes of an Inter Miami comeback. Kubo added his second and Cincinnati’s fifth in the 57th minute, capping off an excellent individual performance.
Gerardo Valenzuela put the final nail in the coffin with Cincinnati’s sixth goal in the 72nd minute, completing the rout.
Inter Miami’s frustrations were evident, with Sergio Busquets receiving a second yellow card and subsequent red in the 62nd minute. The former Barcelona midfielder’s dismissal summed up a miserable day for the visitors.
Key performers for Cincinnati included Luciano Acosta, who contributed a goal and an assist, and Yuya Kubo with his brace. For Inter Miami, Julian Gressel provided the assist for their lone goal, but it was a day to forget for most of their players.
The match was marked by several bookings, reflecting the intensity and, at times, frustration on display. Inter Miami’s Marcelo Weigandt, Serhii Kryvtsov, and Benjamín Cremaschi all saw yellow cards, as did Cincinnati’s Obinna Nwobodo and Sergio Santos.
This resounding victory cements FC Cincinnati’s status as a force to be reckoned with in the MLS, while Inter Miami will need to regroup quickly after this humbling defeat. The result raises questions about Inter Miami’s defensive capabilities and their ability to compete against the league’s top teams.
As the MLS season progresses, both teams will look to learn from this match – Cincinnati aiming to build on their dominant performance, and Inter Miami seeking to address the glaring issues exposed in this lopsided encounter.
