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FC Cincinnati came from behind to thrash Orlando City SC 6-2 in MLS on Saturday. Evander played a starring role, having a hand in five goals.
What happened?
The Brazilian scored twice and had three assists at TQL Stadium to help end Cincinnati's three-match winless streak. Martin Ojeda opened the scoring for Orlando in the 16th minute from the penalty spot after Tiago was fouled by Kyle Smith.
Key players
Kenji Mboma Dem headed in from an Evander corner to pull Cincinnati level in the 42nd minute, with the latter then finding the net five minutes later to flip the script. Ojeda hit straight back after the break, curling a lovely free-kick into the top-right corner three minutes into the second half.
Match statistics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Score | 6-2 |
| Evander's goals | 2 |
| Evander's assists | 3 |
| League standing | 7th in Eastern Conference |
FC Cincinnati massively over-performed their 3.23 expected goals (xG), having 22 shots, 11 of which were on target. The team's next fixture is vs New York City FC at home on 2026-08-19. As of 25 Jun 2026, FC Cincinnati stands at 2nd in Major League Soccer, with 65 pts, 20W-5D-9L from 34 games, and a recent form of WWDWW.
