Turgeman Double Stuns Cincinnati as Revs Win 3-2

New England Revolution Edge FC Cincinnati 3-2 in MLS Thriller

The New England Revolution weathered a second-half storm to claim a dramatic 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer’s Regular Season Week 29, Dor Turgeman’s deadly double proving decisive in a breathless encounter at TQL Stadium.

FC Cincinnati’s Lightning Start

The hosts exploded from the blocks like a team possessed. The electric Tyrell Malacia tormented the Revs’ right flank, his pinpoint cross met by Tom Barlow’s thumping header after just 13 minutes. The stadium erupted – Cincinnati’s 58% possession and 12 first-half shots threatening to overwhelm New England.

Turgeman Turns the Tide for New England

But the Revolution bit back with surgical precision. Against the run of play, teenage winger Peyton Miller sliced through Cincinnati’s backline, squaring for Turgeman to slot home his first in the 21st minute. The Israeli striker then turned provider, his clever flick releasing Carles Gil whose cross was nodded in by Joshua Wynder for a 2-1 lead. Two chances, two goals – New England’s ruthlessness left Cincinnati shellshocked.

Second-Half Fireworks

Whatever magic Pat Noonan conjured at halftime, it worked. Kevin Denkey’s 67th-minute strike, again crafted by Malacia, set up a grandstand finish at 3-2. Cincinnati threw everything forward – their 21 total shots and 1.96 xG evidence of their dominance. But Matt Turner’s heroics (7 saves) and a defensive masterclass from Wynder sealed a precious away win for the Revs.

What This Means

For Cincinnati, their 12 corners and 9 shots on target couldn’t mask defensive fragility. New England’s 42% possession but 3-goal haul proves Mićović’s men are MLS’s comeback kings. With Turgeman now on 8 goals this season, the Revs’ playoff push gains momentum. Cincinnati must regroup fast – their defensive lapses costing them dearly in the Eastern Conference dogfight.