Match report
Monterrey Defeats FC Cincinnati 2-1 in CONCACAF Champions League
Monterrey
2–1
FT
FC Cincinnati
Mar 15, 2024
Monterrey outlasted FC Cincinnati with a 2-1 victory in their CONCACAF Champions League clash. Luis Romo and Benjamín Vázquez scored for Monterrey, while Luis Acosta netted for FC Cincinnati, who couldn't maintain their early momentum. The match saw several key substitutions and a flurry of yellow cards, but Monterrey's precision and experience ultimately secured their win.
Key Facts
- • Monterrey's Luis Romo scored the first goal at 41 minutes with an assist from M. Meza.
- • FC Cincinnati's Luis Acosta equalized at 47 minutes, assisted by D. Yedlin.
- • Benjamín Vázquez gave Monterrey the lead back at 67 minutes, with another assist from M. Meza.
- • FC Cincinnati made multiple substitutions in the second half, including bringing on C. Baird and I. Murphy.
- • Monterrey substituted Jesús Gallardo, Víctor Guzmán, and J. Corona late in the game.
Lineups
Monterrey
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 E. Andrada (G)
- 33 S. Medina (D)
- 4 V. Guzmán (D)
- 15 H. Moreno (D)
- 3 G. Arteaga (D)
- 30 J. Rodríguez (M)
- 27 L. Romo (M)
- 10 Sergio Canales (M)
- 11 M. Meza (F)
- 23 B. Vázquez (F)
- 17 J. Gallardo (F)
Substitutes
- 19 J. Cortizo
- 6 É. Gutiérrez
- 12 J. Corona
- 9 G. Berterame
- 21 A. González
- 14 É. Aguirre
- 20 S. Vegas
- 13 J. Martínez
- 39 J. Moxica
- 22 L. Cárdenas
- 24 C. Ramos
- 5 O. Govea
FC Cincinnati
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 18 R. Celentano (G)
- 12 M. Robinson (D)
- 21 M. Miazga (D)
- 32 I. Murphy (D)
- 91 D. Yedlin (M)
- 7 Y. Kubo (M)
- 20 P. Bucha (M)
- 23 L. Orellano (M)
- 10 L. Acosta (F)
- 9 A. Boupendza (F)
- 11 C. Baird (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Sergio Santos
- 14 K. Keller
- 26 M. Pinto
- 22 G. Valenzuela
- 2 A. Powell
- 37 S. Jimenez
- 36 E. Louro
- 33 I. Foster
- 34 L. Aghedo
- 4 N. Hagglund
- 29 A. Ordóñez
- 15 B. Halsey
Timeline
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41' Monterrey Goal · Normal GoalL. Romo · Assist: M. Meza
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43' FC Cincinnati Card · Yellow CardI. Murphy
Foul
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47' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalL. Acosta · Assist: D. Yedlin
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66' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Baird · On: Sergio Santos
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67' Monterrey Goal · Normal GoalB. Vázquez · Assist: M. Meza
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72' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Murphy · On: K. Keller
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72' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Orellano · On: M. Pinto
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73' Monterrey subst · Substitution 1Off: Jesús Gallardo · On: J. Cortizo
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82' Monterrey subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Guzmán · On: É. Gutiérrez
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82' Monterrey subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Meza · On: J. Corona
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83' Monterrey subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Vázquez · On: G. Berterame
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84' Monterrey Card · Yellow CardG. Arteaga
Foul
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84' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Boupendza · On: G. Valenzuela
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84' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Yedlin · On: A. Powell
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87' FC Cincinnati Card · Yellow CardM. Pinto
Foul
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90'+1 FC Cincinnati Card · Yellow CardG. Valenzuela
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Monterrey | FC Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 81% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 11 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 468 | 396 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 392 | 320 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Monterrey's goal by Luis Romo in the 41st minute set the tone for the match, giving them an early lead.
- ▸ FC Cincinnati's quick equalizer by Luis Acosta just six minutes later injected energy into their game, but Monterrey's response with another goal by Benjamín Vázquez at 67 minutes sealed their victory.