RSL put together a feisty performance Friday evening with a 3-0 win over FC Cincinnati in the first-ever game between the two teams. The win marked the first on the road for Real, and the second consecutive after last week’s 2-1 home victory over Orlando City SC.
Real had to endure several moments of adversity, particularly early in the game. Cincinnati earned five consecutive corner kicks within the first 10 minutes, nine in the first half and 13 for the game. Because Cincinnati scores the majority of its goals on set pieces, defending those was a focus for RSL.