Thrilling MLS Draw
FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC Play to a Thrilling Three-Three Draw in MLS
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Key Points
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Pep Biel’s penalty made him Charlotte FC’s all-time leader in goal contributions, with 24 goals and 25 assists, and tied Karol Świderski’s club record for most MLS goals in a season at 12.
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Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina’s six-save performance included two crucial stops in the 54th and 55th minutes; his six saves or more marked the sixth such game of his season.
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Roman Celentano made only one save for Cincinnati, compared with Kahlina’s six, despite Charlotte scoring three goals.
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Bucha’s second-minute goal prevented Cincinnati from posting a third consecutive scoreless game, while the match marked the second draw between the teams this season after their 2-2 result on May 9.
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The result came after a difficult stretch for Cincinnati, which had suffered consecutive losses by 4-0 to Nashville SC and 5-0 to the Philadelphia Union before hosting Charlotte.
FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC battled to a wild 3-3 draw on September 12, with the home team twice erasing deficits in a six-goal thriller Cincinnati Soccer Talk. Pavel Bucha opened the scoring in the second minute before Charlotte mounted its comeback, but Kevin Denkey scored twice — including a stoppage-time equalizer — to keep Cincinnati undefeated at home MLS Soccer.
Denkey's Late Heroics Keep Cincinnati From Complete Collapse
Kevin Denkey netted two goals to rescue Cincinnati from a losing position. After falling behind 2-1 at halftime, Denkey equalized early in the second half. Then, in stoppage time, he finished off a Bryan Ramirez corner kick to draw the match level IJR. His brace capped a dramatic comeback after Cincinnati suffered consecutive blowout losses — 4-0 to Nashville and 5-0 to Philadelphia Cincinnati Soccer Talk.
Charlotte Strikes Twice But Can't Hold Lead
Charlotte FC twice took the lead but ultimately had to settle for a point. Liel Abada equalized Bucha's opening goal, then Pep Biel converted a penalty to give Charlotte a 2-1 edge at halftime Cincinnati Soccer Talk. Idan Toklomati restored Charlotte's advantage early in the second half with his ninth goal of the season, but Denkey's late strike denied the visitors a road victory IJR.
Biel Breaks All-Time Club Scoring Record
Pep Biel's penalty goal made him Charlotte's all-time leader in goal contributions with 24 goals and 25 assists combined IJR. The strike also tied him with Karol Świderski for most MLS goals in a single Charlotte season at 12 IJR. Despite the record-breaking performance, Biel and Charlotte couldn't close out the match at home.
Kahlina Stands Tall While Celentano Struggles
Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina made six saves, including two crucial stops in the 54th and 55th minutes FC Cincinnati. The six-save performance marked his sixth game this season with six or more saves FC Cincinnati. Cincinnati's Roman Celentano recorded just one save despite Charlotte scoring three goals, highlighting the home team's defensive challenges MLS Soccer.
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