Cincinnati rallies twice to earn 3-3 draw with Charlotte

FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC played to a 3-3 draw on September 12, with Cincinnati twice overcoming deficits. Pavel Bucha scored in the second minute before Charlotte’s Liel Abada equalized, and Pep Biel’s penalty gave Charlotte a 2-1 halftime lead. Kevin Denkey leveled the match early in the second half, but Idan Toklomati restored Charlotte’s lead with his ninth goal of the season. Denkey completed his brace in stoppage time from a Bryan Ramirez-assisted corner kick. Charlotte extended its unbeaten streak to seven matches and moved into fourth place in the Eastern Conference, while goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina made six saves.