FC Cincinnati managed to win against the San José Earthquakes with a hat trick from Yuya Kubo

Soccer – United States – MLS

Yuya Kubo became the hero of the match between Cincinnati and SJ Earthquakes, scoring a hat-trick and leading the visiting team to a 4-2 victory in week 17. The goals of the match for the local team were scored by Hernán López Muñoz ( 11′ 2T) and Cristian Espinoza (26′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Pavel Bucha (7′ 2T) and Yuya Kubo, who converted a Hat-Trick (32′ 2T, 34′ 2T and 41′ 2T).

Yuya Kubo distinguished himself as the most outstanding player of the match. The FC Cincinnati forward showed his best level by scoring 3 goals and shooting 3 times into the opponent’s goal.

Another important player in the match was Luciano Acosta. The FC Cincinnati midfielder made 3 correct passes and shot on goal 7 times.

The match stood out for its intensity and the fouls committed during the match. There were 2 reprimands: Kevin Kelsy and Hernán López Muñoz.

SJ Earthquakes technical director, Luis González Gallaguer, proposed a 4-3-3 strategy with William Yarbrough in goal; Carlos Akapo, Daniel Munie, Tanner Beason and Vitor Costa on the defensive line; Jackson Yueill, Nikolas Tsakiris and Hernán López Muñoz in the middle; and Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse and Amahl Pellegrino in attack.

For their part, those led by Pat Noonan stood with a 3-5-2 formation with Roman Celentano between the three sticks; Nick Hagglund, Matt Miazga and Ian Murphy on defense; DeAndre Yedlin, Obinna Nwobodo, Pavel Bucha, Luca Orellano and Luciano Acosta in the midfield; and Kevin Kelsy and Sergio Santos up front.

The referee selected for the match at Avaya Stadium was Lukasz Szpala.

SJ Earthquakes will host Portland Timbers on the next matchday. On the Cincinnati side, they will play at home against Philadelphia Union.

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