Fort Lauderdale United FC lost 3-0 to Carolina Ascent FC on Saturday evening, September 5, at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Carolina Ascent FC scored in the 10th, 30th and 38th minutes to build a three-goal halftime lead. Fort Lauderdale United FC entered the match with a 1-2-0 record and three points, while Carolina Ascent FC entered at 3-1-0 with nine points.
Carolina Ascent FC Builds Early Lead
Carolina Ascent FC scored in the 10th minute, but Fort Lauderdale United FC created several chances during the remainder of the half. Kiara Locklear and Farrah Walters generated opportunities in the 12th, 14th and 16th minutes before Kelsey Oyler had a left-footed free kick saved in the 17th minute.
Carolina Ascent FC doubled its lead in the 30th minute. A through ball from Kelli Van Treeck found Kiara Locklear inside the box, but her effort missed the far post, while Nicole Vernis had a shot saved in the 37th minute.
Carolina Ascent FC then scored on a counterattack in the 38th minute. Locklear had another effort saved in the 40th minute, and Carolina took a 3-0 lead into halftime.
Fort Lauderdale United FC Makes Defensive Plays
Haley Craig and Maggie Mace made goal-line saves in the 48th and 53rd minutes, respectively. Tyrone Mears made substitutions in the 58th, 72nd and 84th minutes.
Emily Thompson and Molly McDougal entered for Grace Cutler and Ella Simpson in the 58th minute. Abi Hugh, Shea Moyer and Taylor Smith later entered for Kelsey Oyler, Kelli Van Treeck and Farrah Walters.
In the 86th minute, Abi Hugh sent a dangerous cross to Sh’nia Gordon, but the chance was saved as Carolina Ascent FC completed the 3-0 victory.
Fort Lauderdale United FC Schedule
Fort Lauderdale United FC will play Tampa Bay Sun FC on Saturday, September 12, in Tampa Bay. The club will then host Dallas Trinity FC on Friday, September 18, at Amerant Bank Field.
Source: Original report