Lexington, Kentucky, USA — Louisville City FC came from behind to defeat the hosts at Lexington Stadium, with second-half goals from Mukwelle Akale and Aiden McFadden overturning an early Lexington lead.
Aaron Molloy gave Lexington the advantage in the 16th minute, but Louisville responded after the break. Akale leveled in the 52nd minute to restore parity, then McFadden delivered the decisive blow in the 85th minute to send Louisville away with the win.
GOALS:- 16' Aaron Molloy - Lexington- 52' Mukwelle Akale - Louisville City FC- 85' Aiden McFadden - Louisville City FC
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Lexington: Aaron Molloy - Opened the scoring with the game's first goal in the 16th minute- Louisville City FC: Aiden McFadden - Late 85th-minute winner proved decisive for the visitors
KEY STAT: Louisville City FC outshot Lexington 15-11 overall and held a 4-2 advantage in shots on target, reflecting their second-half dominance.