Miles Joseph Associate Head Coach | Charlotte Football Club Website
Miles Joseph Associate Head Coach | Charlotte Football Club Website
Crown Legacy FC fell to North Carolina rivals, the Carolina Core, in a closely contested match. The game saw its first significant opportunity just seven minutes in when Crown Legacy earned a free kick outside the box. Bill Tuiloma's strike was saved by the Core’s goalkeeper.
Carolina Core responded shortly after with a goal that bent towards the crossbar and into the net. Both teams continued to battle throughout the remainder of the first half, exchanging goal-scoring opportunities.
In the second half, Crown Legacy capitalized on their momentum in the 55th minute. Aron John threaded a ball between defenders, allowing Idan Toklomati to tap it past the keeper. Despite putting eight shots on goal compared to Core’s two, Crown Legacy's efforts were thwarted by a 65th-minute penalty awarded to Carolina Core.
Crown Legacy FC will return home to host Atlanta United 2 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The match took place at Truist Point in High Point, NC on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Crown Legacy FC currently holds a record of 10-9-6 with 40 points and stands 8th in the East. Carolina Core has a record of 10-11-4 with 37 points and is positioned 10th in the East.
Crown Legacy FC Starting XI:
Walker (GK); Scardina, Neely, Tuiloma, Bravo, Sangoquiza (Mirkovic); Duke, John, Smalls (Jo. Nyandjo), Toklomati, Berchimas (Romero)
Carolina Core Starting XI:
Sutton (GK); Diaz, Thomas, Covi, Chica; Gregoire (Juarez), Evans (Lugo), Cambindo (Ramos), Alenga; Canete; Rodriguez (Polanco)
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