Kyle Smith enters for Pavel Bucha in 84th minute with score at 2-1

Little time remained to alter the one-goal margin.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read

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84' | SUB ON: Kyle Smith OFF: Pavel Bucha #AllForCincy | #HOUvCIN | 2-1 https://t.co/Uu4z9FiUZk

What happened: Kyle Smith replaced Pavel Bucha in the 84th minute with the score at 2-1 in #HOUvCIN.

Why it matters: With only the closing minutes left, the change compressed the window for any impact on the scoreline. It also fits a recent run of late involvement for Kyle Smith in match-state substitutions.

By the numbers: Smith has appeared in at least five Wire Report substitution updates since July 23: he entered in the 66th, 70th and 84th minutes, exited in the 83rd minute once, and was part of one triple-change sequence.

What to watch: Watch whether Smith factors into stoppage time and whether this late-game role holds in the next match.

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@fccincinnati Sep 19, 11:44 PM ET

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