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, having put together its first winning streak in more than four months, came into Wednesday’s game against FC Cincinnati with a chance to measure themselves against one of the league’s best teams. As it turns out, the Loons still have a ways to go.

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.