What you missed: Crown Legacy fell to North Carolina rivals, the Carolina Core in a tight game. Legacy saw their first chance just seven minutes into the game, earning a free kick outside the box, but Bill Tuiloma’s strike was scooped up by the Core’s goalkeeper. Carolina Core responded just a few minutes later, bending a strike towards the crossbar and into the goal. The teams battled throughout the remainder of the first half, going back and forth on goal scoring opportunities. Legacy came into the second half strong, capitalizing on their confidence in the 55th minute as Aron John threaded a ball just between the defenders, where Idan Toklomati tapped it past the keeper. Although CLFC put eight shots on goal, compared to Core’s two, a 65th minute penalty awarded to Carolina Core was the downfall of Legacy’s ability to walk away from this match with any points.
Key Takeaways:
- Isaac Walker makes his return to the pitch after injury.
- Idan Toklomati goes three for three, scoring a goal in each of the three games he has appeared in for CLFC.
- Aron John earns another assist, which makes him the league leader in assists, as well as is tied for single-league assist record.
What's Next: 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.
Match #: 26
Location: Truist Point, High Point, NC
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Stats: click here
Box Score: Crown Legacy FC (10-9-6, 40 Points, 8th in East); Carolina Core (10-11-4, 37 points, 10th in 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)
