New York City defeated FC Cincinnati 0–1 on Saturday at TQL Stadium in MLS Regular Season action, with Alonso Martínez's second-half goal proving decisive in a tightly contested match.
Both teams created early opportunities, with Hannes Wolf forcing a save in the 5′ minute before Evander tested the goalkeeper at the other end in the 7′. Cincinnati continued to press, with Evander missing from distance in the 12′ and again seeing his effort saved in the 25′. New York City's best chance of the first half came in the 31′ when Alonso Martínez struck the left post from outside the box.
The breakthrough arrived in the 55′ minute as Martínez finished from the center of the box, assisted by Maxi Moralez and Aiden O'Neill, giving the visitors a 0–1 lead.
Cincinnati pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, with Gerardo Valenzuela forcing saves in the 77′ and 90′ minutes. New York City weathered the late pressure, collecting three yellow cards in the second half, to secure the road victory.
Goal: A. Martínez vs. CIN, 55'
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