High Point, North Carolina (September 1st, 2024) – Four unanswered second-half goals would see Carolina Core FC defeat New York Red Bulls II and bring its win streak to four games.
Goal-Scoring Plays
NYRB – Julian Hall, 9th minute: Forward Julian Hall pounced on the ball following a save from CCFC keeper Alex Sutton, passing the ball into an open net.
NYRB – Curtis Ofori 28th minute: A solo run from Ofori saw him find the back of the net as he fired a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner.
CCFC – Jacob Evans, 47th minute: Facundo Canete hit a cross into the box, which found Jacob Evans who finished with a volley into the back of the net.
CCFC – David “Pachi” Polanco, 58th minute: A cross from wingback Carlos Mario Diaz found the head of Facundo Canete, who headed the ball back across goal to David “Pachi” Polanco to head into the net past the NYRB goalkeeper.
CCFC – Facundo Canete, 82rd minute: After a foul in the penalty area, Facundo Canete stepped up to the spot and placed a shot into the bottom right corner.
CCFC – Facundo Canete, 90+11th minute: Substitute Derek Cuevas crossed a ball into the box, which Canete volleyed into the back of the net.
Postgame Notes
- Comeback From The Core
- Leonardi Makes CCFC Debut
- Déjà Vu
- CCFC vs. NYRB | MLSNP Box Score
Comeback From The Core
Carolina Core FC won in comeback fashion on Sunday night, scoring four goals in the second half to beat New York Red Bulls II by a score of 4-2. The comeback started in the 47th minute, when captain Jacob Evans volleyed home a cross from Facundo Canete. A goal from David “Pachi” Polanco in the 58th minute would equalize the game, and a Canete penalty kick gave The Foxes the lead in the 82nd minute. Canete would get his second of the night late in the match to seal it, giving CCFC their fourth win in a row.
Leonardi Makes CCFC Debut
Defender Paul Leonardi made his Carolina Core FC debut tonight. The Frenchman subbed onto the pitch in the 76th minute of play, replacing wingback Carlos Mario Diaz. Leonardi played a key part in CCFC’s comeback win, registering 100% pass completion and one key pass during his appearance.
Déjà Vu
Déjà vu struck at Truist Point tonight, as all three goal scorers for CCFC tonight scored in their last win against Atlanta United 2. Midfielder Facundo Canete grabbed two goals in tonight’s match, making it six goals in three games for the Argentinian. Captain Jacob Evans secured another goal tonight, bringing his goal tally to seven in MLS NEXT Pro. David “Pachi” Polanco grabbed another goal as well, putting him at five on the season and his third goal in the last seven appearances for The Foxes.
Lineups
Carolina Core FC — Alex Sutton; Ibrahim Covi, Daniel Chica, Kai Thomas; Jathan Juarez (Derek Cuevas – 66’), Alenga Charles, Santiago Cambindo, Carlos Mario Diaz (Paul Leonardi – 76’) ; Jacob Evans (Ozzie Ramos – 90+8’), Facundo Canete; David “Pachi” Polanco (Josuha Rodriguez – 76’).
Substitutes not used — Luis Lugo, Aryeh Miller, Andrew Pannenberg, J.P. Rodriguez, Yekeson Subah.
New York Red Bulls II — Alan Rutkowski; Copeland Berkley, Davi Alexandre (Jair Collahuazo – 10’), Aidan O’Connor, Curtis Ofori; Ibrahim Kasule (Dylan Sullivan – 81’), Aiden Jarvis, Steven Sserwadda (Frank Ssebufu – 81’), Rafael Mosquera (Malick Dembele – 64’); Tyler Rosborough, Julian Hall.
Substitutes not used — Jeffey Bryjak, Dallas Odle.
Next Game
Carolina Core FC host Philadelphia Union II on Wednesday, September 11th. The match kicks off at 7:30 PM ET with a live stream available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Tickets are available for purchase here: Carolina Core FC vs. Philadelphia Union II Tickets
2024 MLS NEXT Pro
Carolina Core FC vs New York Red Bulls II
Sunday, September 1st 2024 – Truist Point Stadium (High Point, NC)
Carolina Core FC record: 9-10-4 (34 points – 10th in East)
New York Red Bulls II record: 8-11-5 (33 points – 11th in East)
Scoring Summary:
NYRB: Julian Hall (Rafael Mosquera) – 9’
NYRB: Curtis Ofori (Steven Sserwadda) – 28’
CCFC: Jacob Evans (Facundo Canete) – 47’
CCFC: David “Pachi” Polanco (Facundo Canete) – 58’
CCFC: Facundo Canete (p) – 82’
CCFC: Facundo Canete (Derek Cuevas) – 90+11’
Misconduct Summary:
CCFC: Daniel Chica (caution) – 25’
CCFC: Alex Sutton (caution) – 40’
NYRB: Rafael Mosquera (caution) – 40’
NYRB: Jair Collahuazo (caution) – 44’
CCFC: Jathan Juarez (caution) – 45+1’
NYRB: Copeland Berkley (caution) – 48’
CCFC: David “Pachi” Polanco (caution) – 58’
NYRB: Steven Sserwadda (caution) – 62’
NYRB: Aidan O’Connor (caution) – 90’
CCFC: Santiago Cambindo (caution) – 90’
Referee: Jalen Gray
Assistant Referees: Albert Escovar, Eric Schreiber
Fourth Official: Derek Guerrier
Weather: Cloudy, 77 degrees
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
