HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC | August 29, 2026

FC Cincinnati fell 4-0 to Nashville SC at GEODIS Park in Major League Soccer action on August 29, 2026.

After a competitive opening half, Nashville broke through in the 43rd minute when Sam Surridge headed home a chance created by Cristian Espinoza and Andy Nájar. FC Cincinnati nearly found a response early in the second half when Gerardo Valenzuela struck the post, but Nashville doubled its lead in the 54th minute as Hany Mukhtar finished from close range off a build-up involving Elias Saad and Surridge. Bryan Acosta added a long-range finish in the 90th minute before Ahmed Qasem capped the night in stoppage time, converting a chance set up by Reed Baker-Whiting and Abdul Shakur Mohammed.

FC Cincinnati continued to push for a breakthrough throughout the second half, forcing multiple saves from Nashville goalkeeper Brian Schwake through efforts from Kévin Denkey, Evander, Ayoub Jabbari, Ender Echenique, and Bryan Ramírez. Roman Celentano was also called into action several times as Nashville generated chances at both ends. Watch the full match highlights, key saves, goals, and decisive moments from FC Cincinnati's road matchup against Nashville SC.

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