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02/21 18:13 CST Denkey, Hagglund score late to lead Cincinnati 2-0 past Atlanta
United in season opener
Denkey, Hagglund score late to lead Cincinnati 2-0 past Atlanta United in
season opener
Kvin Denkey and Nick Hagglund scored late goals to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-0
win over Atlanta United FC in an MLS regular season opener for both teams on
Saturday.
In the 80th minute, Denkey received an assist from Ender Echenique, faking out
goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos before finishing with his left foot between a pair of
defenders.
Hagglund doubled their tally with a header from a Bryan Ramrez corner in the
90th minute. Hagglund suffered two broken ribs and a collapsed lung against
Atlanta in on May 25 last year, missing more than two months.
Cincinnati lost 2025 MVP finalist Evander due to a hamstring injury 13 minutes
into the game. He was replaced by Gerardo Valenzuela.
Denkey missed a golden chance in the 56th minute. After a turnover from center
back Juan Berrocal fell to Denkey, he had a one-on-one chance with Hoyos, but
hit the outside of the right post.
It was the first game for Atlanta United manager Gerardo "Tato" Martino, the
former Argentina and Barcelona manager who most recently managed Inter Miami
from 2023-24 and coached Lionel Messi at all three stops.
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