Former Premier League defender criticizes MLS refereeing

FC Cincinnati faced a challenging evening last weekend as they fell to Inter Miami 2-0 in an MLS match that left many questioning the officiating and the visiting team’s overall performance. The match played at Chase Stadium in South Florida was marked by two early goals from Luis Suarez, a red card for Inter Miami, […]

FC Cincinnati faced a challenging evening last weekend as they fell to Inter Miami 2-0 in an MLS match that left many questioning the officiating and the visiting team’s overall performance. The match played at Chase Stadium in South Florida was marked by two early goals from Luis Suarez, a red card for Inter Miami, and post-match frustrations, particularly from Cincinnati defender DeAndre Yedlin.

The match began disastrously for Cincinnati, who conceded two goals within the first six minutes. The seasoned Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez found the back of the net just 30 seconds after the opening whistle; setting a new record for the fastest goal in Miami’s history. The Uruguayan quickly doubled the lead a few minutes later, capitalizing on a mistake by Cincinnati’s Obinna Nwobodo. This quick double strike put Cincinnati on the back foot early; despite efforts to recover, they never managed to overcome the deficit.

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Playing with a man advantage

The dynamics of the game shifted in the 42nd minute when Inter Miami’s Tomas Aviles received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Kevin Kelsy, reducing the Herons to ten men. Despite this numerical advantage for more than 50 minutes, Cincinnati struggled to make a significant impact on the scoreline. Luciano Acosta’s foot injury kept him out for much of the first half, further derailing their attempts. Acosta, who came on at the start of the second half, failed to inspire the comeback his team desperately needed.

The loss to Inter Miami was Cincinnati’s third in MLS…

Source link : https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/former-premier-league-defender-criticizes-mls-refereeing/

Author : Martina Alcheva

Publish date : 2024-08-30 17:26:56

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