Teenager Kelsy scores again to lead Cincinnati past Atlanta United 1-0

CINCINNATI — Teenager Kevin Kelsy found the net for the second straight time in his third career match and FC Cincinnati beat Atlanta United 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Kelsy, a 19-year-old forward making his first start, received a pass from reigning MVP Luciano Acosta in the 7th minute and scored with a header to give Cincinnati the lead (8-2-3). Kelsy also scored last week in a 2-1 road win over the defending champion Columbus Crew.

Goalkeeper Roman Celantano had to make just one save to reach his fifth clean sheet in nine starts this season for Cincinnati, which has won five in a row. The club improves to 6-1-1 on the road this season.

Brad Guzan saved four shots for Atlanta United (3-6-3), winless in its last seven matches. Atlanta United falls 0-3-2 on the road this season. The club also lost a league-high three home matches.

Atlanta United still leads the all-time series 5-4-5, but Cincinnati improves to 3-0-3 with Pat Noonan as manager.

Cincinnati improves to 11-2-5 in midweek games under Noonan in all competitions. The reigning Supporters’ Shield winners beat Atlanta United 2-1 on the road earlier this season.

Atlanta United remains on course to face Nashville SC on Saturday. Cincinnati will host St. Louis City on Saturday.

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