CINCINNATI. Cincinnati prevails over Inter Miami 3-1. Cincinnati got an early 2-0 lead with 2 goals from R. Matarrita (18′) and B. Vazquez (24′). Inter Miami tried to recover with a goal from G. Higuain (30′). Nevertheless, the contest was closed by a goal (82′) scored by B. Vazquez for Cincinnati.
L. Acosta didn’t convert a penalty (78′) for Cincinnati.
The match was played at the Nippert Stadium stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday and it started at 1:00 pm local time. The referee was Ismir Pekmic with the assistance of Lyes Arfa and Tyler Wyrostek. The 4th official was Rubiel Vazquez. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 9.2 degrees Celsius or 48.51 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 79%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 16 Total 13
- 7 On Target 2
- 9 Off Target 11
- 2 Shots blocked 1
- 143 Attack 80
- 45 Dangerous attack 39
- 88 Ball safe 84
- 1 Penalties 1
- 0 Corners 3
- 3 Off Sides 2
Fouls
- 12 Total 19
- 3 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 3
The overall ball possession was identical with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
No teams had a vastly superior advantage in terms of ball possession. Cincinnati was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Inter Miami that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Cincinnati was more pushing with 45 dangerous attacks and 16 shots of which 7 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Cincinnati won the match.
Cincinnati shot 16 times, 7 on target, 9 off target. Regarding the opposition, Inter Miami shot 13 times, 2 on target, 11 off target.
Cards
Cincinnati received 3 yellow cards (R. Matarrita, J. Moreno and A. Kann). On the other side, Inter Miami received 3 yellow cards (M. Adams, Gregore and D. Lowe).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After this contest, Cincinnati will have 6 points like Austin, Colorado Rapids, New York RB, LA Galaxy and DC United to climb in the 15th place. On the other side, Inter Miami will stay with 1 points like Montreal Impact, SJ Earthquakes and Vancouver Whitecaps to move up in the 27th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Cincinnati will play away with DC United on the 8th of October with a 4-0 head to head in favor of DC United (4 draws).
Inter Miami will host Montreal Impact on the 8th of October with a 4-1 head to head stats in favor of Montreal Impact (0 draws).
Cincinnati – Formation
Cincinnati started with a 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
The manager Pat Noonan decided to play with the following team: .
Substitutions
Cincinnati made 4 changes: D. Badji for Brenner (66′), L. Acosta for A. Barreal (79′), B. Vazquez for C. Harris (90′) and J. Moreno for H. Medunjanin (90′).
Inter Miami – Formation
Inter Miami started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Phil Neville played with: .
Substitutions
Inter Miami made 3 changes: K. Gibbs for N. Allen (60′), M. Adams for A. Lassiter (60′) and L. Campana for R. Robinson (71′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Chicago Fire – Sporting KC – 3-1
- LA Galaxy – Orlando City – 0-1
- New York City – Philadelphia Union – 0-2
- Charlotte – New England – 3-1
- Atlanta United – Montreal Impact – 3-3
- Toronto – DC United – 2-1
- Cincinnati – Inter Miami – 3-1