Four-Goal Thriller Sees Carolina Core FC Defeat Atlanta United 2 for Third Consecutive Win

August 28, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Carolina Core FC News Release

High Point, North Carolina – A first-half brace from Facundo Canete helped Carolina Core FC defeat Atlanta United 2 by a 4-1 margin to earn their third consecutive victory.

Goal-Scoring Plays

CCFC – Facundo Canete, 2nd minute: A cross from Jacob Evans on a corner kick found the head of Facundo Canete, who directed the ball into the net past Atlanta goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert.

ATL2 – Ethan Dudley, 38th minute: A corner kick from Matias Gallardo found the foot of defender Ethan Dudley, who volleyed the ball into the corner of the net.

CCFC – David “Pachi” Polanco, 45th minute: Following a CCFC counterattack, David “Pachi” Polanco would pick up the ball in the box and hit the ball into the roof of the net with an assist from Jathan Juarez.

CCFC – Facundo Canete, 57th minute: Midfielder Facundo Canete headed the ball into the left corner of the net following a cross from captain Jacob Evans.

CCFC – Jacob Evans, 90th minute: A solo run from Derek Cuevas found the feet of captain Jacob Evans, who took a few touches before firing a left-footed shot into the goal.

Postgame Notes

Facundo On Fire

Captain Evans Shines

Three In A Row

CCFC vs. ATL2 | MLSNP Box Score

Facundo On Fire

Midfielder Facundo Canete bagged two goals in Wednesday night’s match, which now makes back-to-back games in which he’s scored two goals. The Argentinian opened the scoring for The Foxes with a bullet header in the second minute of the match following a cross from captain Jacob Evans. Canete would earn his brace in the 57th minute with another header from an Evans cross. Canete now leads the team in goals, bringing his total up to seven on the season.

Captain Evans Shines

Midfielder and team captain Jacob Evans had another great performance against Atlanta United 2, grabbing himself a goal and two assists on the night. The Englishman got his first assist early in the match following a corner kick that met the head of Facundo Canete. Evans would pick up another assist in the 57th minute after his left-footed cross found the head of Canete once again. The captain would end the night for CCFC with a goal of his own, as he launched a left-footed shot through the Atlanta United 2 goalkeeper’s legs. Evans now has six goals on the season, to go along with a team-high six assists.

Three In A Row

Another dominant home display against Atlanta United 2 earned Carolina Core FC their third win in a row. This victory comes on the back of wins…