FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte Highlights & Replay

The atmosphere was electric as both teams took to the pitch for a pivotal Major League Soccer clash, setting the stage for an evening of relentless attacking football.

A blistering start

On September 13, 2026, the game exploded into life from the opening whistle. Gerardo Valenzuela fired FC Cincinnati into the lead after just 2 minutes, finishing off an assist from Tom Barlow. The response from Charlotte FC was rapid, with Liel Abada netting the equalizer in the 7th minute. The momentum swung back and forth, culminating in a penalty goal from Pep Biel in the 17th minute, which gave the visitors the lead heading into what was a breathless and physically demanding first half.

Second half drama

Determined to claw their way back, FC Cincinnati surged after the interval. In the 51st minute, Kevin Denkey capitalized on an Andrei Chirila delivery to level the score at 2-2. The pendulum swung again when Idan Toklomati restored Charlotte FC’s lead in the 55th minute, assisted by Rodolfo Aloko. As the match reached the final stages, discipline became an issue with yellow cards issued to Samuel Gidi, Kenji Mboma Dem, and Rodolfo Aloko. The late pressure from the hosts proved decisive in the 90+1st minute, as Bryan Ramirez set up Kevin Denkey for his second goal of the night, securing a dramatic 3-3 stalemate.