Fire’s Winless Streak Reaches Four with Loss to Cincinnati
Introduction to the Match
Evander Da Silva Ferreira scored a goal in each half as FC Cincinnati upped its winning streak to four with a 3-2 victory over the Fire on Saturday night at Soldier Field. The Fire are winless in their last four.
First Half Highlights
Evander staked Cincinnati (6-2-1) to a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute with an assist from Sergio Santos. His second goal — and sixth in his first season with the club — came in the 71st minute with an assist from Luca Orellano for a 3-1 lead. Evander had 24 goals in his two seasons with the Portland Timbers before coming over. It was the first assist for Orellano after subbing in for Santos in the 54th minute.
Fire’s Attempt to Catch Up
Hugo Cuypers pulled the Fire (3-3-3) even at 1-1 in the 31st minute when he took a pass from Jonathan Bamba and scored for the sixth time this season. Bamba’s assist was his fourth in his first season in the league. Cincinnati grabbed the lead for good when Santos fed rookie Kévin Denkey for a score in the 42nd minute for a 2-1 halftime advantage. It was the fourth goal for Denkey. Santos notched his first two assists of the season.
Second Half and Conclusion of the Match
Brian Gutiérrez capped the scoring for the Fire in the 85th minute with a penalty-kick goal. The PK was awarded after Andrew Gutman was fouled by Miles Robinson. It was the third goal this season for Gutiérrez. Roman Celentano saved two shots for Cincinnati. Chris Brady finished with five saves for Chicago. Cincinnati leads the all-time series 6-4-3 after improving to 4-1-1 all time at Soldier Field.
Upcoming Matches
Cincinnati returns home to play Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. The Fire travel to play Nashville SC on Saturday.
Conclusion
The Fire’s loss to Cincinnati marks their fourth consecutive match without a win, a streak they will look to break in their upcoming match against Nashville SC. Cincinnati, on the other hand, continues its winning streak, showcasing the team’s strength and strategy on the field.
FAQs
What was the final score of the match between the Fire and Cincinnati?
The final score was 3-2 in favor of Cincinnati.
Who scored the goals for Cincinnati?
Evander Da Silva Ferreira scored two goals, and Kévin Denkey scored one goal.
What is the Fire’s current record?
The Fire are 3-3-3 after the loss to Cincinnati.
Who had assists in the match for Cincinnati?
Sergio Santos had two assists, and Luca Orellano had one assist.
What are the next matches for both teams?
Cincinnati will play Sporting Kansas City, and the Fire will play Nashville SC, both on Saturday.
