New York Red Bulls lost in penalty kicks over FC Cincinnati
HARRISON, N.J. — FC Cincinnati is advancing in the MLS Cup Playoffs after beating the New York Red Bulls in penalty kicks.
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FCC heads to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where the MLS Cup Playoffs become single-elimination. The Orange and Blue will face the winner of the first-round series between the fourth-seeded Philadelphia Union and fifth-seeded New0 England Revolution.
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New York set the tone with their breakneck pressing and rugged, occasionally brutal physicality, and Tom Barlow’s 45th-minute opener arose out of the chaotic tempo that can incite. But after a rough start to the night, Cincy found another gear after halftime, inspired as usual by the excellence of playmaker Luciano Acosta, who played a game-high seven key passes, none more vital than his precise delivery on the run to assist Aaron Boupendza’s 75th-minute equalizer.
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John Tolkin had an opportunity to give New York the victory in the fifth round of the shootout, but his left-footed shot caromed off the right goal post. The net was wide open as Celetano had gone in the other direction.
FCC will however be without a key player. Matt Miazga will miss the Eastern Conference semi-finals after getting a second yellow card in the match against RBNY. With Nick Hagglund out for surgery, FCC is now down two centerbacks.
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