Yuya Kubo Luca Orellano Propel Cincinnati To 2 1 Victory Over Minnesota United

## Yuya Kubo, Luca Orellano Propel Cincinnati to 2-1 Victory Over Minnesota United ### Japanese forward continues hot streak Yuya Kubo opened the scoring for Cincinnati in the 38th minute when he slotted home a pass from Luciano Acosta. It was the Japanese forward's third goal in his last four matches and his sixth of the season. ### Orellano doubles lead with stunning strike Luca Orellano doubled Cincinnati's lead in the 65th minute with a stunning strike from 25 yards out. The Argentine midfielder took a pass from Brenner and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner. ### Minnesota United pulls one back but falls short Minnesota United pulled one back in the 83rd minute through Adrien Hunou, but it was not enough to prevent Cincinnati from claiming all three points. The win moved Cincinnati into seventh place in the Eastern Conference with 35 points from 26 matches. Minnesota United remained in ninth place with 31 points from 26 matches. ### Kubo continues to impress for Cincinnati Kubo has been one of Cincinnati's most impressive players this season. The 29-year-old has scored six goals in 20 appearances and has been a key part of the team's attacking threat. ### Orellano shows his quality in midfield Orellano has also been a standout performer for Cincinnati this season. The 23-year-old has scored three goals and provided five assists in 19 appearances. He has been a key part of Cincinnati's midfield and has helped to create numerous chances for his teammates. ### Cincinnati's win keeps playoff hopes alive Cincinnati's win over Minnesota United keeps their playoff hopes alive. The team is now just two points behind sixth-place New England Revolution with four matches remaining in the regular season. ### Minnesota United's playoff hopes take a hit Minnesota United's playoff hopes took a hit with the loss to Cincinnati. The team is now five points behind sixth-place New England Revolution with four matches remaining in the regular season.