CARY, N.C. (May 29, 2018)– North Carolina FC U-23 grabbed its first win of the season against the 2017 defending PDL Champions, the Charlotte Eagles on Tuesday night at WakeMed Soccer Park. NCFC U-23 is now 1W-2D-1L (5 points) on the season after taking down the previously undefeated side from Charlotte.
The match was evenly contested throughout most of the first half and the teams entered halftime tied at 1-1. Charlotte struck first after Patrick Seagrist sent a cross into Robinson Moshobane, who placed his shot in the upper left corner for the game’s first goal in the 16th minute.
NCFC U-23 battled back and ultimately found the equalizer in the 34th minute. A David Cuperman through ball skipped past Charlotte’s back line as Shariff Secca was able to gather it and set himself up for a one-on-one opportunity with the keeper. Secca slotted the ball just beyond the reach of the goalkeeper for his first goal of the year.
Following the break, the sides traded opportunities. It was NCFC who made the most of its chance. Caleb Duvernay broke the deadlock to give NCFC U-23 the lead in the 53rd minute. After a deflected ball landed at his feet just outside the 18-yard box, Duvernay rifled a shot into the upper left corner.
The goal proved to be the difference as NCFC U-23 went on to win 2-1. NCFC U-23 goalkeeper, George Marks, had a strong night between the posts, making six saves to help his side clinch the win.
Up Next:
NCFC U-23 will finish out its three-game homestand on Saturday, June 2 at 4:30 p.m. against Tobacco Road FC at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Notes:
North Carolina Football Club’s deeply rooted youth-to-pro pipeline was once again showcased in the club’s latest match as four NCFC Youth Academy products (Caleb Duvernay, Jamil Gracia, George Marks, Nick Retzlaff) and three TFCA/CASL (now NCFC Youth) products (Chase Rhode, Dean Rutherford and Clayton Sparks) all featured in the lineup.
Shariff Secca and Caleb Duvernay scored their first goals of the season.
Box Score:
Lineups:
NCFC U-23: George Marks; Caleb Duvernay, Walid Yacoubou, Chase Rhode ©, Ryeong Choi, David Cuperman, Nick Retzlaff, Ian Bennet (Dean Rutherford 46’), Keegan Kelly (Jamil Gracia 60’), Shariff Secca (Alex Moztarzadeh 72’), Clayton Sparks (Nacho Lerech, 83’)
Subs not used: Colton Dutches, Miles Stray, Jose Morales, Baboucar Njie
CLT: Wiktor Lasota; Clay Dimick, Patrick Seagrist (Santiago Agudelo 90’), Douglas Oliveira ©, Foster Appiah, Lucas Rosa (Derick Gonzalez 82’), Samuel Ruiz Plaza (Curren Page 64’), Robinson Moshobane, Christopher Brennan, Danilo da Silva (Rafael Vacas 60’), Todd Fidler (Jacob Crull 78’)
Subs not used: Nick Cournoyer, Langdon Roscoe
Score:
NCFC U-23: 2
CLT: 1
Goals:
NCFC U-23: Shariff Secca 34’, Caleb Duvernay 53’
CLT: Robinson Moshobane 16’
Cautions:
NCFC U-23: Nick Retzlaff 60’
CLT: Foster Appiah 89’
Ejections:
NCFC U-23: —
CLT: —
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CARY, N.C. (May 29, 2018)– North Carolina FC U-23 grabbed its first win of the season against the 2017 defending PDL Champions, the Charlotte Eagles on Tuesday night at WakeMed Soccer Park. NCFC U-23 is now 1W-2D-1L (5 points) on the season after taking down the previously undefeated side from Charlotte.
The match was evenly contested throughout most of the first half and the teams entered halftime tied at 1-1. Charlotte struck first after Patrick Seagrist sent a cross into Robinson Moshobane, who placed his shot in the upper left corner for the game’s first goal in the 16th minute.
NCFC U-23 battled back and ultimately found the equalizer in the 34th minute. A David Cuperman through ball skipped past Charlotte’s back line as Shariff Secca was able to gather it and set himself up for a one-on-one opportunity with the keeper. Secca slotted the ball just beyond the reach of the goalkeeper for his first goal of the year.
Following the break, the sides traded opportunities. It was NCFC who made the most of its chance. Caleb Duvernay broke the deadlock to give NCFC U-23 the lead in the 53rd minute. After a deflected ball landed at his feet just outside the 18-yard box, Duvernay rifled a shot into the upper left corner.
The goal proved to be the difference as NCFC U-23 went on to win 2-1. NCFC U-23 goalkeeper, George Marks, had a strong night between the posts, making six saves to help his side clinch the win.
Up Next:
NCFC U-23 will finish out its three-game homestand on Saturday, June 2 at 4:30 p.m. against Tobacco Road FC at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Notes:
North Carolina Football Club’s deeply rooted youth-to-pro pipeline was once again showcased in the club’s latest match as four NCFC Youth Academy products (Caleb Duvernay, Jamil Gracia, George Marks, Nick Retzlaff) and three TFCA/CASL (now NCFC Youth) products (Chase Rhode, Dean Rutherford and Clayton Sparks) all featured in the lineup.
Shariff Secca and Caleb Duvernay scored their first goals of the season.
Box Score:
Lineups:
NCFC U-23: George Marks; Caleb Duvernay, Walid Yacoubou, Chase Rhode ©, Ryeong Choi, David Cuperman, Nick Retzlaff, Ian Bennet (Dean Rutherford 46’), Keegan Kelly (Jamil Gracia 60’), Shariff Secca (Alex Moztarzadeh 72’), Clayton Sparks (Nacho Lerech, 83’)
Subs not used: Colton Dutches, Miles Stray, Jose Morales, Baboucar Njie
CLT: Wiktor Lasota; Clay Dimick, Patrick Seagrist (Santiago Agudelo 90’), Douglas Oliveira ©, Foster Appiah, Lucas Rosa (Derick Gonzalez 82’), Samuel Ruiz Plaza (Curren Page 64’), Robinson Moshobane, Christopher Brennan, Danilo da Silva (Rafael Vacas 60’), Todd Fidler (Jacob Crull 78’)
Subs not used: Nick Cournoyer, Langdon Roscoe
Score:
NCFC U-23: 2
CLT: 1
Goals:
NCFC U-23: Shariff Secca 34’, Caleb Duvernay 53’
CLT: Robinson Moshobane 16’
Cautions:
NCFC U-23: Nick Retzlaff 60’
CLT: Foster Appiah 89’
Ejections:
NCFC U-23: —
CLT: —
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