In a nail-biting final penalty kick, FC Cincinnati won their first win-or-go-home match of the Leagues Cup against Santos Laguna on Friday, Aug. 9. FC Cincinnati will now move on to the Round of 16 in the Leagues Cup for the first time. FCC will play against Philadelphia Union in the Round of 16 game at TQL Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during FC Cincinnati’s game against Santos Laguna on Friday.

Photos by Justin Sheldon

Roman Celantano celebrates Leagues Cup win with his team | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Gerardo Valenzuela fouled while dribbling down the sideline | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheer on FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Gerardo Valenzuela at full stretch to push by defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano scans the pitch for passing options | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yuya Kubo makes a break down the sideline | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati celebrates goal from Luca Orellano | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta ditches defender and bursts up field | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati starting eleven for Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yuya Kubo battles for possession | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta looks over a dead ball ahead of FCC free kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheer on FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheer on FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano prepares for free kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad dribbles into the box | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad extends an apologetic hand | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano races defender to loose ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kipp Keller watches the match from sideline while stretching | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Headed effort from Yuya Kubo during corner kick | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano dribbles into defensive zone | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos warms up on sideline | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yuya Kubo in discussion with referee | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheer on FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano distributes the ball to Yuya Kubo | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yuya Kubo controls the ball along the sideline | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheering on FC Cincinnati during Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luciano Acosta prepares to enter the match as a substitute | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheer on FC Cincinnati | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
TQL Stadium ahead of Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheering on FC Cincinnati during Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celantano celebrates Leagues Cup win with his team | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheering on FC Cincinnati during Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Kevin Kelsey scores during penalty kicks after regulation | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos takes to the air to contest a loose ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad fends off Santos Laguna defender | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Sergio Santos shot attempt blocked by Santos Laguna goalkeeper | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati celebrates Leagues Cup win | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano curves a strike into the net to tie Leagues Cup match at 1-1 | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad slides to keep ball in play | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
DeAndre Yedlin all smiles during warm-ups | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Yamil Asad ascends to win head ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Malik Pinto celebrates FCC win with Sergio Santos | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Fans cheering on FC Cincinnati during Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Collection of Leagues Cup game balls | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Tennis player Frances Tiafoe, in town for the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, enjoys Leagues Cup opening ceremony | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Ian Murphy advances up the pitch with ball | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celantano salutes The Bailey following FCC win | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celantano celebrates Leagues Cup win with his team | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
FC Cincinnati celebrates Leagues Cup win | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Tennis player Frances Tiafoe, in town for the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, enjoys Leagues Cup opening ceremony | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano roars as he celebrates tying goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celentano in discussion with referee | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Roman Celentano celebrates Leagues Cup win with his team | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
TQL Stadium ahead of Leagues Cup match | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon
Luca Orellano roars as he celebrates tying goal | FC Cincinnati vs. Santos Laguna | Aug. 9, 2024 Photo: Justin Sheldon