FC Cincinnati delivered an impressive performance in MLS Week 18, claiming a 3-1 victory over CF Montréal, thanks to a remarkable brace from Evander. The midfielder netted two goals, showcasing his skills by scoring once in the first half (45’) and again in the second half (38’). Additionally, Luca Orellano contributed to the tally by scoring in the 65th minute. CF Montréal could only respond with a header from Prince Osei Owusu in the 89th minute.
Evander’s standout performance positioned him as the star player of the match, as he not only scored twice but also attempted three shots on goal.
Luca Orellano made his mark as a vital defender, proving crucial by adding one goal to the scoreboard.
CF Montréal’s head coach, Marco Donadel, set up a 4-5-1 formation featuring Jonathan Sirois in goal, with Dawid Bugaj, George Campbell, Jalen Neal, and Luca Petrasso forming the defensive line. The midfield comprised Victor Loturi, Samuel Piette, Yuri Guboglo, Caden Clark, and Tom Pearce, while Prince Osei Owusu led the attack.
On the other hand, FC Cincinnati, managed by Pat Noonan, deployed a 5-3-2 setup with Roman Celentano guarding the net. The defensive lineup included DeAndre Yedlin, Matt Miazga, Gilberto Flores, Lukas Ahlefeld Engel, and Luca Orellano. Evander, Obinna Nwobodo, and Pavel Bucha formed the midfield, while Kei Kamara and Kévin Denkey took up the front positions.
Ricardo Montero Araya officiated the match at Stade Saputo. In the upcoming fixtures, CF Montréal is set to host Inter Miami, while FC Cincinnati will face Chicago Fire at home.
Substitutions for CF Montréal
54’ 2T – Caden Clark off for Opoku Kwadwo
55’ 2T – Tom Pearce off for Jules Vilsaint; Yuri Guboglo off for Dante Sealy
70’ 2T – Samuel Piette off for Brandan Craig
81’ 2T – Jalen Neal off for Fernando Álvarez
Yellow Cards for CF Montréal
19’ 1T Caden Clark (Unsporting behavior), 13’ 2T Dante Sealy (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 2T Dawid Bugaj (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for FC Cincinnati
39’ 1T – Obinna Nwobodo off for Brian Anunga
66’ 2T – Kei Kamara off for Yuya Kubo
85’ 2T – Evander off for Corey Baird; Luca Orellano off for Gerardo Valenzuela
86’ 2T – Kévin Denkey off for Bradley Smith