Published: Thursday, August 03, 2017 @ 12:09 PMBy: Laurel Pfahler – Contributing Writer FC Cincinnati’s improbable run through the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup continued with another stunning result in the quarterfinals. The second-year United Soccer League club survived a barrage of attacks from North American Soccer League spring champion Miami FC to advance to the semifinals with a 1-0 win Wednesday at Florida International University. RELATED: FC Cincinnati blanks Miami FC to move to U.S. Open semis Djiby Fall scored the game-winner in the 68th minute after Justin Hoyte beat his defender down the left side to send in the assisting pass, and FCC’s defense absorbed several late Miami chances to maintain the shutout. Here’s a look at the top 5 things to know from the match: Top-notch defense If defense truly wins championships, FC Cincinnati has a chance at joining the 1999 Rochester Rhinos as the only non-Major…
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