Major League Soccer Regular Season - 7
Toronto FC 1 - 1 FT FC Cincinnati
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' B. Kuscevic
45'+4 J. Osorio
HT
↓ M. Miazga ↑K. Smith 62'
↓ T. Barlow ↑A. Jabbari 62'
K. Denkey 69'
70' R. Fraser
K. Denkey 71'
K. Denkey 71'
82' ↓ J. Cifuentes ↑E. Aristizabal
82' ↓ D. Etienne ↑M. Henry
82' ↓ Matheus Pereira ↑K. Franklin
82' ↓ Z. Monlouis ↑L. Stefanovic
83' G. Flores
↓ B. J. Ramirez Leon ↑K. Mboma 88'
↓ P. Bucha ↑G. Valenzuela 88'
K. Mboma 90'+2
↓ E. Echenique ↑O. Nwobodo 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Toronto FC
Goalkeepers
Luka Gavran 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Richie Laryea 
PROVOCATEUR
7
Fouls Won
7
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Zane Monlouis 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Benjamin Kuscevic 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Derrick Etienne Junior
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Jonathan Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alonso Coello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
José Cifuentes 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
5
Attempts
100%
Success %
Dániel Sallói
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Sargent
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Adisa De Rosario 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
William Yarbrough
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lazar Stefanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kobe Franklin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richard Chukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Markus Cimermancic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jahmarie Nolan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Aristizábal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nick Hagglund
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matthew Miazga
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gilberto Flores 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Ender Echenique 
NPC
94
Minutes
94
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Pavel Bucha
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Samuel Gidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Ramirez
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Evander
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Denkey
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Tom Barlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Evan Louro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyle Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrei Chirila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stiven Jimenez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerardo Valenzuela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tah Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obinna Nwobodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Jabbari 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
37
Minutes
6.7
Rating
Kenji Mboma Dem 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 1 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 05/14/2025 | Toronto FC | 0 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 03/09/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 05/25/2024 | Toronto FC | 3 - 4 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 02/25/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 09/30/2023 | Toronto FC | 2 - 3 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
03/08/2026
05/14/2025
03/09/2025
05/25/2024
02/25/2024
09/30/2023
Toronto FC Win
FC Cincinnati Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -12
P: 6 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Chaos Forces Thrilling Draw at BMO Field
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A match that simmered with tactical caution exploded into a frantic final twenty minutes, proving no result is safe until the final whistle.
Opening Act
The early exchanges at BMO Field delivered a tight, physical chess match as both sides fought for midfield supremacy. FC Cincinnati, desperate to shake off a dismal run of recent form, edged possession with 51% and looked to dictate the early tempo through deliberate passing. However, Toronto FC stood exceptionally firm on home soil, heavily relying on the midfield mastery of Jonathan Osorio to break up play and launch swift counter-attacks. With the Stakes running high for the struggling visitors, Roman Celentano proved to be an absolute brick wall in goal. The shot-stopper commanded his box perfectly, making crucial saves to keep the hosts at bay during a heavily contested and gritty first hour of play.
The Pivot
The Intensity hit an absolute boiling point in the 71st minute when K. Denkey was shown a straight red card. Reduced to ten men, Cincinnati seemed destined to collapse under the mounting pressure of the home crowd, but the game script dramatically flipped. Instead of retreating, the visitors dug in, and the match opened up into a chaotic transitional battle. A truly bizarre sequence in the 83rd minute saw G. Flores turn the ball into his own net, completely shattering the tactical Balance and plunging the stadium into a frenzy. The numerical disadvantage suddenly felt entirely irrelevant as the match morphed into an unpredictable shootout with both sides desperately chasing a decisive result.
Resolution
Toronto frantically scrambled to capitalize on their man advantage in the dying moments, but Cincinnati's defensive resilience was undeniable. The defining moment of the match arrived right at the death in the 90th minute. Super-sub K. Mboma, having just stepped onto the pitch a mere two minutes prior, found crucial space in the final third and buried a dramatic strike to cement the 1-1 scoreline. This spectacular late fireworks display prevented a massive Upset for the ten men, allowing Cincinnati to escape with a hard-fought road point. The chaotic final whistle extended Toronto's early-season unbeaten streak, but the visitors celebrated their miraculous survival in a truly wild finish that will be remembered all season.
Key Questions
How did the red card for K. Denkey impact the match?
K. Denkey's 71st-minute red card forced Cincinnati to play with ten men, yet it sparked a chaotic final phase with two late goals.
How dramatic was the late winner by Kenji Mboma Dem?
His 90th-minute strike was incredibly dramatic, rescuing a crucial point just two minutes after he stepped onto the pitch.
How did substitute Kenji Mboma Dem change the game?
Coming on in the 88th minute, Mboma provided the ultimate impact, scoring a brilliant 90th-minute goal to seal the 1-1 draw.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Desperate Scramble in the Early MLS Season
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. FC Cincinnati's brutal slump brings an unexpected air of desperation to a clash against a solid Toronto FC side.
The Setup
On April 11, 2026, BMO Field hosts a fixture defined by contrasting trajectories. Toronto FC sits comfortably in fifth place, boasting a steady start to the campaign. Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati is floundering down in tenth, bleeding goals and searching for a lifeline. This massive gap in Form shapes the entire narrative. The visitors are fighting to avoid slipping further into the league's basement, raising the Stakes significantly. The tactical Balance heavily favors the home side, meaning Cincinnati must pray their Stars, such as Evander and K. Denkey, can produce magic against a disciplined Canadian unit led by the likes of J. Sargent.
Key Battle
This match hinges on Cincinnati's fragile defensive line surviving Toronto's methodical midfield build-up. Having already shipped 15 goals this season, the visiting backline must withstand early waves of pressure, or risk another swift collapse on the road.
Our Prediction
Toronto's organized approach will easily exploit Cincinnati's glaring defensive frailties. Expect a comfortable 2-0 home victory, with the visitors failing to break through a sturdy Canadian block while leaving too many gaps in transition.