Date: May 24th, 2024 Venue: Albatros Barnabue Stadium
Final Score: Nexoy 3 - 2 Louisiana FC
Nexoy Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Aiden Holt
Defender: Ethan Clarke
Defender: Liam Ford
Defender: Oliver Hughes
Midfielder: Noah Bennett
Midfielder: Lucas Evans
Midfielder: Mason Gray
Midfielder: Leo Scott
Forward: Daniel Harris
Forward: Jacob Wood
Forward: Oscar Baker
Louisiana FC Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Jackson Lee
Defender: Carter Young
Defender: Henry Mitchell
Defender: Samuel Carter
Defender: Caleb Foster
Midfielder: Logan Green
Midfielder: Gabriel Rivera
Midfielder: Dylan Coleman
Forward: Benjamin Price
Forward: Elijah Martin
Forward: William Ward
Substitutes and Minutes:
Nexoy:
65th minute: James Anderson for Daniel Harris
72nd minute: Nathan Collins for Leo Scott
Louisiana FC:
60th minute: Luke Turner for Dylan Coleman
78th minute: Andrew Clark for Elijah Martin
Goals and Commentary:
10th Minute:
Goal by Oscar Baker (Nexoy)
Commentary: "What a start for Nexoy! Oscar Baker receives a perfect cross from Leo Scott and heads it into the top corner. Jackson Lee had no chance there. A beautifully timed run and a clinical finish put Nexoy ahead early on."
25th Minute:
Goal by William Ward (Louisiana FC)
Commentary: "Louisiana FC responds! William Ward with a stunning strike from outside the box. The ball curls beautifully past Aiden Holt, who can only watch as it nestles in the back of the net. We're level at 1-1!"
43rd Minute:
Goal by Jacob Wood (Nexoy)
Commentary: "Nexoy retakes the lead just before halftime! Jacob Wood capitalizes on a defensive error, intercepting a loose pass and calmly slotting it past Jackson Lee. A crucial goal just before the break."
58th Minute:
Goal by Benjamin Price (Louisiana FC)
Commentary: "And it's all square again! Benjamin Price with a poacher's finish inside the six-yard box after a scrappy build-up. The Nexoy defense couldn't clear their lines, and Price was there to pounce."
85th Minute:
Goal by Nathan Collins (Nexoy)
Commentary: "Nexoy might have sealed it! Nathan Collins, who came on as a substitute, finds himself in the right place at the right time. A powerful header from a corner kick leaves Jackson Lee stranded. Nexoy leads 3-2 with just minutes left!"
Full-Time Analysis:
A thrilling encounter at Albatros Barnabue Stadium saw Nexoy edge out Louisiana FC in a five-goal thriller. Both teams showed attacking intent from the start, but it was Nexoy who managed to capitalize on their chances better. The substitutes made a significant impact, with Nathan Collins scoring the decisive goal late in the game. Louisiana FC fought valiantly, but Nexoy's resilience and clinical finishing proved to be the difference.