September 29, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Carolina Core FC News Release
High Point, North Carolina – Two goals and a clean sheet would see Carolina Core FC take down Huntsville City FC to earn their third consecutive victory.
Goal-Scoring Plays
CCFC – Juan Pablo Rodriguez, 14th minute: Following a Jacob Evans set piece, the ball fell to defender Juan Pablo Rodriguez, who shot the ball through a crowd to find the back of the net.
CCFC – Ibrahim Covi, 56th minute: Following a handball in the box, defender Ibrahim Covi sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to score from the penalty spot.
Postgame Notes
Juampi on Target
Defense to Offense
Clean Sheets For Days
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Juampi on Target
In his second consecutive start back with the team, CCFC defender Juan Pablo Rodriguez scored his first career goal on Sunday evening. The Argentinian defender grabbed the goal following a set piece from captain Jacob Evans, which Rodriguez finished stunningly with his right foot on the volley. Rodriguez played 68 minutes, finishing with an 88% pass completion rating, and an impressive overall performance capped by a clean sheet.
Defense to Offense
Two CCFC defenders scored the goals for The Foxes tonight, as J.P. Rodriguez and Ibrahim Covi capitalized off a set piece and a penalty kick. Rodriguez opened the scoring for The Foxes, as he scored a beautiful volley with his right foot following a cross from Jacob Evans. Covi would double the lead in the second half, smashing home a penalty kick into the net. The impressive play from the entire backline and defense would prove a major contributor to CCFC’s success in the match.
Clean Sheets For Days
Carolina Core FC secured their second clean sheet in a row on Sunday night to accompany the 2-0 victory. After keeping a clean sheet on the road in the previous match against Columbus Crew 2, CCFC followed that performance up with another defensive masterclass against Huntsville City FC. The Foxes look to continue this streak of clean sheets and run of good form on October 6th, when they play their final match of the regular season at home against Inter Miami CF II.
Lineups
Carolina Core FC – Alex Sutton; Kai Thomas, Ibrahim Covi, J.P. Rodriguez (Daniel Chica – 68′); Carlos Mario Diaz (Paul Leonardi – 86′), Alenga Charles, Santiago Cambindo (Ozzie Ramos – 90′), Kiki Gregoire (Jathan Juarez – 86′); Jacob Evans, Facundo Canete (Luis Lugo – 46′); David “Pachi” Polanco (Josuha Rodriguez – 68′).
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