Tuiloma’s equalizer at the death pushes CLFC to a shootout victory
What you missed: Crown Legacy FC earns two points in a shootout victory over Huntsville City FC behind key saves from goalkeeper George Marks. CLFC was trailing late into stoppage time when defender Bill Tuiloma’s header brought the match level and forced a shootout. Marks’ kick save on the final penalty kick earned the Club the additional point against Nashville SC’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate.
Key Takeaways:
- Aron John earned another assist, making him tied for second in all of MLS NEXT Pro for goal contributions with 14
- Tuiloma nets his first goal of 2024
- Seven of the eleven players in the starting lineup are on first team contracts
What's Next: Crown Legacy FC will travel to Florida to take on Orlando City B on Sunday, August 11 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Catch all the action on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Match #: 19
Location: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, Matthews, NC
Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
Stats: click here
Box Score: Crown Legacy FC (8-7-4, 31 Points, 7th in East); Huntsville City FC (3-11-5, 14 points, 15th in East)
Crown Legacy FC Starting XI:
Marks (GK); Forbes, Pedro, Tuiloma, Assi (Neeley); Bender (Ritarita), Mayaka (Mirkovic), John; Smalls (Duke), Sing (Nyandjo), Cambridge
Huntsville City FC Starting XI:
Martino; Perkins, Applewood, Sangwa, Ritondale (Gasso); Bolanos, Opande (Hayes), O’Brien, Skinner; Wright (Pasnik), Pacius
