Match report
FC Cincinnati Stuns Universidad O&M 9-0 in CONCACAF Champions League
FC Cincinnati
9–0
FT
Universidad O&M
Feb 26, 2026
FC Cincinnati put on a spectacular performance, utterly dominating Universidad O&M in a 9-0 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League. The match saw early goals by K. Mboma Dem and G. Valenzuela, setting a strong tone for the night. Key contributions from O. Nwobodo and K. Mboma Dem added to FC Cincinnati's tally, while an own goal and several other well-executed plays further sealed the deal.
Key Facts
- • FC Cincinnati 9-0 Universidad O&M
- • K. Mboma Dem scored twice and assisted once
- • O. Nwobodo provided three assists
- • G. Valenzuela and T. Barlow also scored
- • Universidad O&M's H. Ramirez was sent off in the 82nd minute
Lineups
FC Cincinnati
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 13 E. Louro (G)
- 2 A. Powell (D)
- 24 K. Smith (D)
- 3 G. Flores (D)
- 88 A. Chirila (D)
- 17 K. Mboma (D)
- 5 O. Nwobodo (M)
- 27 T. Anunga (M)
- 37 S. Jimenez (M)
- 16 T. Barlow (F)
- 22 G. Valenzuela (F)
Substitutes
- 4 N. Hagglund
- 9 K. Denkey
- 11 S. Gidi
- 15 T. Hadebe
- 18 R. Celentano
- 19 S. Chirila
- 20 P. Bucha
- 30 A. Chavez
- 31 B. Dowd
- 55 A. Lajhar
- 99 A. Jabbari
Universidad O&M
Starting XI
- 13 I. Gelbentzu (G)
- 2 Y. Melo
- 3 J. Olasagasti (D)
- 22 G. Castillo (D)
- 17 R. De La Rosa (D)
- 6 E. Cuello (M)
- 5 J. Trincado (M)
- 7 J. Baez (M)
- 10 I. Baez (M)
- 19 A. Gomez (M)
- 11 J. Manterola (F)
Substitutes
- 1 O. Bello
- 23 G. Villar
- 26 J. Matos
- 4 A. Romero
- 24 S. Abreu
- 20 S. Cuello
- 21 S. Paredes
- 30 R. J. Sanchez Leccia
- 16 H. Ramirez
Timeline
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7' Universidad O&M subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Melo · On: S. Cuello -
18' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalK. Mboma Dem · Assist: O. Nwobodo -
27' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalG. Valenzuela · Assist: O. Nwobodo -
33' FC Cincinnati Goal · Own GoalG. Castillo -
35' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalT. Barlow · Assist: B. Anunga -
46' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Barlow · On: S. Chirilă -
46' Universidad O&M subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Baez · On: H. Ramirez -
48' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalA. Chavez · Assist: K. Mboma Dem -
58' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalK. Mboma Dem · Assist: S. Jimenez -
68' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalS. Jimenez · Assist: O. Nwobodo -
69' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Anunga · On: P. Bucha -
69' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Mboma Dem · On: A. Lajhar -
76' Universidad O&M subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Gelbentzu · On: G. Villar -
76' Universidad O&M subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Cuello · On: S. Abreu -
76' Universidad O&M subst · Substitution 5Off: R. De La Rosa · On: R. J. Sanchez Leccia -
78' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalA. Powell · Assist: A. Lajhar -
81' Universidad O&M Var · Card upgradeH. Ramirez -
82' Universidad O&M Card · Red CardH. RamirezFoul
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83' Universidad O&M Card · Yellow CardS. AbreuFoul
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84' FC Cincinnati subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Nwobodo · On: S. Gidi -
86' FC Cincinnati Goal · Normal GoalS. Chirilă · Assist: A. Lajhar
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Cincinnati | Universidad O&M |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 24 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 474 | 346 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 1 |
| xG | 4.40 | 0.54 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 422 | 268 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by K. Mboma Dem in the 18th minute set the tone for FC Cincinnati's dominance
- ▸ The red card issued to Universidad O&M's H. Ramirez in the 82nd minute shifted the momentum even further in favor of FC Cincinnati