NYCFC Secures 3-2 Win Over FC Cincinnati, Achieves Consecutive Victories
New York City FC clinches back-to-back wins for the first time in three months, led by Mitja Ilenic's first MLS goal and Santiago Rodríguez's decisive penalty.
- Mitja Ilenic, a 19-year-old defender, scored his first MLS goal in the 16th minute, giving NYCFC an early lead.
- Santiago Rodríguez contributed with a penalty kick and an assist, marking his 10th goal and 10th assist of the season.
- Alonso Martínez scored his 15th goal of the season, extending NYCFC's lead to 2-0 before Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta responded with a penalty goal.
- Corey Baird scored for Cincinnati in stoppage time, but NYCFC held on to secure their second consecutive win.
- Cincinnati's recent form has been shaky, with only two wins in their last ten matches, as they prepare to face Orlando City next.
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