What you missed: Crown Legacy FC falls to Philadelphia Union 2 in the penalty shootout after a hard fought 120 minutes. CLFC hungry to keep their playoff run going, put on a defensive fight for the majority of the match. Leading goal scorer Dylan Sing and goalkeeper Chituru Odunze both with key moments throughout the match.
Philadelphia Union 2 opened their scoresheet first in the 28th minute, putting pressure on Crown Legacy FC. Nick Scardina and Dylan Sing worked off each other to put a late equalizer on the scoreboard in the 88th minute, allowing Crown Legacy FC to remain in the battle. CLFC fought hard through two overtime periods, keeping the score even at one, but barely fell short in the penalty shootout.
Key Takeaways:
- Odunze recorded another seven saves in the match, tallying 14 saves in this season's playoffs.
- Dylan Sing’s goal marks his ninth on the season, making him the leading goal scorer for CLFC.
Match #: Eastern Conference Semi Finals
Location: Subaru Park
Date: October 26, 2024
Stats: click here
Box Score: Crown Legacy FC (11-10-7, 45 Points, 8th in East); Philadelphia Union 2 (15-9-4, 52 points, 2nd in East)
Crown Legacy FC Starting XI:
Odunze (GK); Bravo, Neeley, Sangoquiza, Rodrigues, Peña (Mirkovic); John, Duke (Sing); Berchimas (Smalls); Toklomati (Jo. Nyandjo); Cambridge
Philadelphia Union 2 Starting XI:
Rick (GK); Wetzel, Pierre, Makhano, Westfield, Pariano, Olney Jr, Vasquez, Sullivan (Rojas Torres); Davis (Riasco Brizuela); Anderson (Olivas)
