Chidozie Awaziem’s winning run with Cincinnati FC came to an end as the team suffered a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup Round of 16. Awaziem had been instrumental in Cincinnati’s three straight wins, but the team couldn’t overcome Philadelphia’s strong attack.
The match started with a goalless first half, but Philadelphia Union scored twice in ten minutes to take the lead. Cincinnati fought back with goals from Pavel Bucha and DeAndre Yedlin, but Philadelphia Union scored twice more in the last ten minutes to secure their place in the quarterfinals.
Awaziem played the full 90 minutes, while compatriot Obinna Nwobodo was substituted in the 85th minute as Cincinnati pushed for a comeback.
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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami also crashed out of the Leagues Cup with a 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew. Despite taking an early lead with two goals, Inter Miami couldn’t hold off Columbus Crew’s strong comeback. Diego Rossi scored a brace for Columbus Crew, sending Inter Miami out of the competition.
Lionel Messi’s absence was deeply felt as Inter Miami struggled to create scoring opportunities. The team had relied heavily on Messi’s creativity and goal-scoring ability, and his absence left a significant gap in their attack.
Chidozie Awaziem in action for Cincinnati FC
Cincinnati FC’s promising run in the Leagues Cup came to an end with their loss to Philadelphia Union. Despite Awaziem’s impressive performances, the team couldn’t overcome Philadelphia’s strong attack.
The Leagues Cup has provided a platform for teams to showcase their skills, and Cincinnati FC has shown promise in their performances. However, they will need to regroup and refocus for their upcoming matches.
