CINCINNATI – A classic match from FC Cincinnati’s 2017 campaign – the club’s 4-0 win in the home opener against Saint Louis FC from April 15, 2017 – will return to television airwaves on Saturday. The game will be televised by Star64 at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, and will also be re-simulcast on fccincinnati.com within the WSTR Star64 viewing area.
The Orange and Blue made history in the first home match of the club’s second season when Senegalese striker Djiby Fall scored four goals in his first-ever match at Nippert Stadium. Djiby became the first FC Cincinnati player to score more than two goals in a match across all competitions, and remains the only player to accomplish the feat.
Having officially signed for FC Cincinnati on Feb. 13, 2017, it didn’t take long for Djiby to endear himself to the FC Cincinnati fanbase. After scoring in each of the club’s first two matches, Djiby’s four-goal match gave the striker an impressive six goals through four career matches through 61 totals days with the Orange and Blue.
Following a 1-2-0 start through three USL regular-season matches in 2017, the home opener provided an opportunity for the Orange and Blue to bounce back in front of a home crowd. FCC responded in unprecedented fashion, winning the home opener by a four-goal margin – the largest of margin of victory in club history, which was equaled on two occasions in 2018.
In a season of inconsistency, FC Cincinnati finished the 2017 USL campaign with a record of 12-10-10 (46 pts.) to earn a spot in the USL Cup Playoffs as the sixth seed. The 2017 team, however, will be remembered mainly for their historic run to the 2017 U.S. Open Cup Semifinals.
Once again, fans will be able to watch the match accompanied by “The Buffalo Wings & Rings Second Screen Experience” that will be streamed live simultaneously on the club’s Facebook page. The Voice of FCC, Tommy Gelehrter, will be joined special guests to recount experiences and memories of the rebroadcast match, as well as other behind-the-scenes stories.
Supporting FCC partners
With a 4 p.m. re-air on WSTR 64, fans are encouraged to support FC Cincinnati food and beverage partners after the game for dinner and drinks – just like they would after an afternoon match at Nippert Stadium.
The following club partners are open during the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana stay-at-home orders:
- Buffalo Wings & Rings (curbside pick-up, carry out and delivery)
- Dunkin (drive through and carry out)
- Frisch’s (drive-thru, carry out and delivery)
- LaRosa’s (carry out and delivery)
- Skyline Chili (drive-thru)
- United Dairy Farmers (carry out)
Additionally, Braxton Brewing Co. is open for online ordering and curbside pickup at its Covington, Ky., location. To order, visit store.braxtonbrewing.com, place your order and then visit the Covington Taproom (27 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011) between noon and 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Braxton Brewing Co. representatives will bring your order directly to your car for a contactless payment and pick up.
For ongoing updates, please stay up-to-date by following the club’s social media accounts at @FCCincinnati or visiting fccincinnati.com. For the club’s on-going updates related to the current public health crisis, please visit fccincinnati.com/season-suspension-updates.
