Brayan Ceballos was the standout player in New England Revolution’s emphatic 6-1 victory over FC Cincinnati, held at Gillette Stadium. The home team took the lead with goals from Ceballos (24’, 47’), Dor Turgeman (30’), Alhassan Yusuf (52’), Griffin Yow (86’), and Peyton Miller (88’). FC Cincinnati managed to score with a goal from Gerardo Valenzuela (18’).
Ceballos’ impressive performance earned him the title of Man of the Match, contributing two goals and clearing two balls away from danger.
Luca Langoni was also instrumental for New England Revolution, successfully completing three key passes against FC Cincinnati.
Head coach Marko Mitrovic set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Matt Turner in goal, backed by Ilay Feingold, Brayan Ceballos, Mamadou Fofana, and Will Sands in defense. The midfield consisted of Matt Polster, Brooklyn Raines, Luca Langoni, Carles Gil, and Alhassan Yusuf, with Dor Turgeman leading the attack.
On the other side, coach Pat Noonan fielded FC Cincinnati in a 3-5-2 setup, with Roman Celentano guarding the net, supported by a defensive trio of Nick Hagglund, Miles Robinson, and Andrei Chirila. The midfield lineup included Kyle Smith, Brian Anunga, Gerardo Valenzuela, Obinna Nwobodo, and Bryan Ramírez, while Ayoub Jabbari and Evander formed the forward duo.
The match, officiated by referee Lorenzo Hernandez, showcased an impressive display of football from the home side.
In their upcoming fixture, New England Revolution will face St. Louis City, while FC Cincinnati will return home to host CF Montréal.
Substitutions for New England Revolution
72’ 2T – Luca Langoni out for Griffin Yow, Ilay Feingold out for Ethan Kohler
85’ 2T – Matt Polster out for Peyton Miller
87’ 2T – Alhassan Yusuf out for Jackson Yueill, Carles Gil out for Diego Fagúndez
Yellow Cards for New England Revolution:
15’ 1T Luca Langoni, 27’ 1T Brayan Ceballos, 13’ 2T Matt Polster
Substitutions for FC Cincinnati
45’ 2T – Obinna Nwobodo out for Kévin Denkey, Ayoub Jabbari out for Tom Barlow, Bryan Ramírez out for Ender Echenique
60’ 2T – Miles Robinson out for Matt Miazga
81’ 2T – Kyle Smith out for Alvas Powell
Yellow Cards for FC Cincinnati:
23’ 1T Bryan Ramírez, 37’ 1T Ayoub Jabbari
Red Card for FC Cincinnati:
68’ 2T Gerardo Valenzuela (Direct red)>