Own-goal sparks Cincinnati to 3-0 victory over Montreal
FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jeff Dean]
CINCINNATI (AP) — An own-goal by Joel Waterman in the second minute of play provided the spark, leading FC Cincinnati to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal. Luciano Acosta stretched the lead to 2-0 with his third goal of the season — unassisted in the 26th minute. Brandon Vazquez added his third goal of the season — with an assist from Obinna Nwobodo — to give Cincinnati a three-goal lead in the 65th minute. The victory moves Cincinnati (8-1-3) three points ahead of the idle New England Revolution atop the Eastern Conference standings.
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FC Cincinnati players celebrate after an own-goal by CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
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FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta, center right, celebrates with supporters after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jeff Dean