FC Cincinnati will be heading to the knockout phase of the Leagues Cup tournament after a 1-0 victory against Querétaro F.C. on Thursday night. With Querétaro F.C. now eliminated, FC Cincinnati will go on to play New York City FC on Monday at TQL Stadium.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during FC Cincinnati’s Leagues Cup game on Thursday night.

Photos by Justin Sheldon

Fans erupt following a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos salutes fans at TQL Stadium following Leagues Cup win | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheering on FCC at TQL Stadium for Leagues Cup 2024 | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celentano embraces Obinna Nwobodo following the final whistle | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans erupt following a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fan kisses the FC Cincinnati badge | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans erupt following a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Coach Pat Noonan shows appreciation to the fans | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Ian Murphy receiving a yellow card in the second half | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans erupt following a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Alvas Powell trying to keep the ball in play after breaking away from Queretaro defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsey challenged by a slide tackle | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Valenzuela dribbling into offensive half | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans erupt following a goal for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad fends off defender during offensive drive | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yuya Kubo scanning the field following shot attempt | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Obinna Nwobodo was all focus during warmups | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Valenzuela tackled and loses possession of the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Alvas Powell contesting a head ball with Queretaro defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad touches past collided defenders | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano side steps defender into empty space | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsey settles a cross at the edge of the box | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati salutes the fans following Leagues Cup 2024 match victory | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Bret Halsey takes aim at goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Referee issues yellow card to Queretaro player | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Gerardo Valenzuela tackled and loses possession of the ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano checks the board for a replay | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati starting eleven ahead of Leagues Cup match 2024 at TQL Stadium | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheering on FCC at TQL Stadium for Leagues Cup 2024 | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano driving intently toward goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano focused prior to FC Cincinnati corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheering on FCC at TQL Stadium for Leagues Cup 2024 | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Cincinnati Reds players took part in opening ceremonies ahead of Leagues Cup clash | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad battles for loose ball in offensive half | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano glances up from his dribble to assess attacking options | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos reflecting on Leagues Cup match win | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celantano launches a goal kick toward the offensive half | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Santos looking to connect with a cross into the box | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos trying to create space along the sideline | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad battles for loose ball in offensive half | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano fights off draping defenders to continue offensive drive | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano breaks away from defender and dashes towards goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
New defender Chidozie Awaziem makes debut for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos dispossessed following slide tackle from Queretaro defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
TQL Stadium prior to the first 2024 Leagues Cup group stage match for FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro F.C. | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Alvas Powell contesting a head ball with Queretaro defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Querétaro FC | Aug. 1, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon