In a thrilling contest on July 12, 2023, Cincinnati snatched a 2-1 victory from New York RB at the Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey. Leading from the front, Cincinnati's team, under the guidance of coach P. Noonan, showed great tenacity to come from behind and seal victory in the last minutes of the game.

New York RB, coached by T. Lesesne, took an early lead with a goal in the 28th minute by Omir Fernandez. Despite numerous chances, they couldn't extend their one-goal lead before the break, with the half-time score at 1-0.

However, the momentum shifted in the second half as Luciano Acosta equalized for Cincinnati in the 80th minute. The game then took a turn in injury time as Obinna Nwobodo struck in the 93rd minute, securing a dramatic win for Cincinnati.

There was some controversy in the match, as evidenced from the social media posts. Fans debated over the fairness of the penalty kicks awarded. Some believed they were soft calls while others opined that the referees were not at their best.

New York RB's Hassan Ndam, Daniel Edelman, and Dante Vanzeir received yellow cards. Meanwhile, Cincinnati's Malik Pinto and Arquimides Ordonez also found their names in the referee's book.

Following this game, New York RB looks forward to taking on Real Salt Lake on July 16, 2023, while Cincinnati will be preparing to face Nashville SC at home on July 15, 2023.

Despite the defeat, New York RB fans showed sportsmanship, expressing that Cincinnati deserved the win. They also got a bit sarcastic referring to their team's disappointment with phrases like "that's the Red Bulls I know and love" and "That’s so metro."

With this victory, Cincinnati will surely be in high spirits, and it should serve as a confidence boost going into their next game.