FC Cincinnati 0-1 Philadelphia Union
Updated
Philadelphia Union won: FC Cincinnati 0-1 Philadelphia Union in the MLS on Sat, 30 Aug 2025 at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio. Philadelphia Union goals: Bruno Damiani 49'. Sent off: Olwethu Makhanya (60'). Expected goals: 1.41-2.33. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Kai Wagner (8).
Match report
Philadelphia Union beat FC Cincinnati 1-0
Philadelphia Union squeezed past FC Cincinnati 1-0 away from home at TQL Stadium on Saturday 30 August in MLS.
Bruno Damiani put Philadelphia Union ahead on 49' (0-1).
Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) was sent off on 60'.
FC Cincinnati had 58% of the ball, shots were 13-14 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.41-2.33.
Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 24,462. Referee: Sergii Boiko.
Match stats
| FC Cincinnati | Philadelphia Union | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.41 | 2.33 |
| Total shots | 13 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 22 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 348 (76%) | 235 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 13 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
Lineups
FC Cincinnati (5-3-2): Roman Celentano, Nick Hagglund, Matt Miazga, Lukas Engel, Dominik Marczuk, Ender Echenique, Pavel Bucha, Evander Ferreira, Brian Anunga, Brenner da Silva, Kevin Denkey
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2): Andrew Rick, Nathan Harriel, Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, Kai Wagner, Quinn Sullivan, Jovan Lukic, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Tai Baribo, Bruno Damiani
Key events
- 21' · Yellow card · Dominik Marczuk (FC Cincinnati)
- 21' · Yellow card · Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union)
- 49' · Goal · Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union)
- 51' · Yellow card · Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
- 60' · Red card · Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union)
- 63' · Substitution · Indiana Vassilev for Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union)
- 63' · Substitution · Francis Westfield for Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union)
- 64' · Substitution · Gerardo Valenzuela for Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati)
- 65' · Substitution · Luca Orellano for Dominik Marczuk (FC Cincinnati)
- 74' · Substitution · Ayoub Jabbari for Ender Echenique (FC Cincinnati)
- 74' · Substitution · Mikael Uhre for Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union)
- 83' · Substitution · Jeremy Rafanello for Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union)
- 85' · Yellow card · Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union)
- 89' · Substitution · Kei Ansu Kamara for Lukas Engel (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5, draws 3, Philadelphia Union 9.
FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?
Philadelphia Union won, 0-1 (MLS) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025.
When and where is FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025, 23:30 UTC at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union?
In 17 league meetings since 2019: FC Cincinnati 5 wins, 3 draws, Philadelphia Union 9 wins (goals 16-30).