A hard-fought match ended in a 1-1 draw between Toronto FC and FC Cincinnati at BMO Field, marking an intense battle in Week 7 of the MLS.
The game took a twist after Gilberto Flores accidentally scored an own goal, allowing Toronto FC to take the lead 1-0 in the 82nd minute. However, in a dramatic response, Kenji Mboma leveled the score just moments into stoppage time, netting his goal in the 90+6 minute.
Mboma’s performance was undoubtedly the highlight of the match, showcasing his skills with a crucial equalizer. His impact was complemented by the solid defensive efforts of Benjamín Kuscevic from Toronto FC, who notably cleared six dangerous balls from his area.
Toronto’s head coach, Robin Fraser, employed a 4-3-3 formation with Luka Gavran in goal; Richie Laryea, Benjamín Kuscevic, Zane Monlouis, and Matheus Pereira forming the backline; a midfield trio of José Cifuentes, Jonathan Osorio, and Alonso Coello; and an attack led by Derrick Etienne Jr., Josh Sargent, and Daniel Salloi.
On the other side, FC Cincinnati, managed by Pat Noonan, lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with Roman Celentano as the goalkeeper; Matt Miazga, Nick Hagglund, and Gilberto Flores in defense; a midfield comprised of Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Samuel Gidi, Evander, and Bryan Ramírez; and a forward pairing of Kévin Denkey and Tom Barlow.
Referee Ricardo Fierro oversaw the match’s proceedings.
Looking ahead, Toronto FC will host Austin FC in their next fixture, while FC Cincinnati will face Chicago Fire at home.
Substitutions in Toronto FC
81’ 2T – José Cifuentes for Emilio Aristizábal, Zane Monlouis for Lazar Stefanovic, Derrick Etienne Jr. for Malik Henry, and Matheus Pereira for Kobe Franklin
Yellow Cards for Toronto FC:
37’ 1T Benjamín Kuscevic (Unsportsmanlike Conduct) and 49’ 1T Jonathan Osorio (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Substitutions in FC Cincinnati
61’ 2T – Matt Miazga for Kyle Smith and Tom Barlow for Ayoub Jabbari
88’ 2T – Bryan Ramírez for Kenji Mboma and Pavel Bucha for Gerardo Valenzuela
93’ 2T – Ender Echenique for Obinna Nwobodo
Yellow Cards for FC Cincinnati:
12’ 2T Bryan Ramírez (Unsportsmanlike Conduct) and 24’ 2T Kévin Denkey (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Red Card for FC Cincinnati:
25’ 2T Kévin Denkey (Second Yellow)