PAUL, Minnesota − There was significant value in FC Cincinnati closing out Minnesota United FC for a win, even if the manner in which FCC did the job might have provoked some anxiety prior to the final whistle.

Minnesota United (11-12-6) pulled within 2-1 in the 54th minute on a penalty-kick goal by Kelvin Yeboah. Yeboah's fourth goal in his fourth career appearance — all starts — came after Jeong Sang-Bin drew a foul on Orellano following a video review.

Ghanaian striker Kelvin Yeboah was on the scoresheet, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Minnesota United from a 2-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer action on Thursday.Yeboah, who joined Minnesota United in July,

FC Cincinnati is looking to pad its lead over Columbus Crew for second place in the MLS Eastern Conference against Minnesota United FC.

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair looks on in frustration after allowing the first of two goals in the first half against FC Cincinnati at Allianz Field on Wednesday. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Min

Ghanaian striker Kelvin Yeboah found the back of the net for Minnesota United, but his contribution wasn’t enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati in Thursday’s Major League Soccer clash at Allianz Field.