FC Cincinnati rallies in second half for wild win over CF Montreal

Cincinnati scores two late goals to snap three-game MLS losing streak

Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:03pm

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Facing a fourth consecutive Major League Soccer loss, and down a man, FC Cincinnati scored two goals late in the second half to rally for a wild 4-3 win over CF Montreal on March 22 at TQL Stadium. Kevin Denkey scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time after a long throw-in deflected off a Montreal player to him near the far post.

Why it matters

The comeback win was a much-needed turnaround for FC Cincinnati, who had conceded a goal in stoppage time on March 19 to be eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup. The victory snaps a three-game MLS losing streak for Cincinnati, who improve to 2-3 on the season.

The details

Montreal took a 3-2 lead in the 63rd minute after a controversial red card to Cincinnati's Miles Robinson led to a penalty kick that Prince Owusu converted. But Cincinnati tied it in the 80th minute on Tom Barlow's first MLS goal for the club, setting up Denkey's late heroics. Montreal outshot Cincinnati 21-15, but the home team had the better chances.

  • FC Cincinnati defeated CF Montreal on March 22 at TQL Stadium.
  • Miles Robinson was given a red card in the 63rd minute.
  • Tom Barlow scored the equalizer for Cincinnati in the 80th minute.
  • Kevin Denkey scored the game-winning goal for Cincinnati in stoppage time.

The players

Kevin Denkey

Scored the game-winning goal for FC Cincinnati in stoppage time.

Tom Barlow

Scored the equalizing goal for FC Cincinnati in the 80th minute, his first MLS goal for the club.

Miles Robinson

Received a controversial red card in the 63rd minute, suspending him for Cincinnati's next MLS match.

Prince Owusu

Scored two goals for CF Montreal, including the penalty kick that gave them a 3-2 lead.

Wikelman Carmona

Scored the opening goal for CF Montreal in the 5th minute.

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