FC Cincinnati extended their unbeaten streak to six matches with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC on Saturday night, thanks to first-half strikes from Kevin Denkey and Evander.
The visitors struck first in the 36th minute when Denkey pounced on a rebound after Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina made a spectacular diving save on Evander's free kick. The 25-year-old forward tapped home from point-blank range, continuing his red-hot form with his fifth goal in four games and seventh of the season.
Evander doubled the lead just before halftime with a moment of pure class. From just outside the area on the right edge of the penalty arc, he chipped a delicate side-netter that floated over Kahlina's outstretched hand, kissed the underside of the crossbar, and nestled inside the far post. The Brazilian playmaker—fresh off his first career hat trick in a 3-2 win over Chicago—has now scored all six of his goals this season in the past five matches.
Charlotte dominated possession in the first half at 51%, but Cincinnati's defense held firm, outshooting the hosts 11-5 with all five shots on target. However, the tide turned dramatically after the break.
Charlotte stormed back with two goals in quick succession early in the second half. In the 51st minute, Tim Ream headed a centering ball from Ashley Westwood, and Idan Toklomati nodded home from the top of the six-yard box. Just two minutes later, Pep Biel finished a counter-attack, calmly slotting home a rising shot from Djibril Diani's cross to level the score at 2-2.
Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano made just one save on the night, but his team failed to register a single shot on goal after halftime. Charlotte entered the match on a three-game losing streak with a minus-six goal differential but showed resilience to earn a point.
The draw leaves Cincinnati at 4-4-4, while Charlotte moves to 4-5-3. For fans looking to rep their club's style, this match showcased the kind of attacking flair and comeback spirit that makes MLS soccer so compelling—perfect inspiration for your next game-day gear upgrade.