CINCINNATI, OH – FC Cincinnati delivered a commanding performance at TQL Stadium, defeating Inter Miami 3-0 in their MLS regular season encounter. The home side returned to winning ways following a recent setback, while Inter Miami saw their winning streak come to an end.

The match began with high intensity, as Cincinnati immediately pressed forward. An early counter-attack in the first minute nearly resulted in a goal, with Kei Kamara's shot deflected for a corner. Cincinnati continued to assert dominance, and their efforts were rewarded in the 16th minute. Gerardo Valenzuela found the back of the net, finishing from the left side of the box after receiving a well-placed pass from Luca Orellano, giving Cincinnati a 1-0 lead.

Inter Miami faced an early challenge when goalkeeper Óscar Ustari suffered an apparent injury in the 22nd minute, forcing an early substitution in the 25th minute, with Rocco Ríos Novo entering the game. Despite this, Inter Miami struggled to create significant offensive threats in the first half, with Lionel Messi's shot in the 45+5th minute being comfortably saved by Cincinnati's Roman Celentano.

The second half saw FC Cincinnati maintain their attacking momentum. In the 50th minute, Evander doubled Cincinnati's lead, taking his time inside the box before slotting the ball into the bottom right corner. The intensity dipped somewhat around the 65th minute, with Cincinnati comfortably holding their advantage. However, Evander wasn't done, securing his brace in the 70th minute. Following an Inter Miami attack that broke down, Cincinnati launched a counter down the right flank. Luca Orellano drove deep, and after goalkeeper Ríos Novo parried the initial shot, Evander was on hand to tap in the rebound, making it 3-0.

The match concluded after seven minutes of added time, with FC Cincinnati celebrating a decisive 3-0 victory. This result marked a significant win for the home team, while Inter Miami will look to regroup after a challenging night on the road.