FC Cincinnati defeats Atlanta United 3-1 behind two goals from Kevin Denkey

FC Cincinnati ended a six-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. After a scoreless first half, Togolese striker Kevin Denkey opened the scoring in the 52nd minute.

Atlanta United responded in the 69th minute when Miguel Almirón scored to tie the match. However, Tom Barlow regained the lead for Cincinnati in the 84th minute, assisted by Kyle Smith. Denkey secured the win with a second goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time.

Denkey has now recorded five goals and one assist in his last three matches. This season, he has reached 16 goals, surpassing his total from last year. Cincinnati moves to 36 points in the standings, while Atlanta United falls to a 4-8-2 record at home.