Carolina Core FC Falls to FC Cincinnati 2 in Close Contest

June 15, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Carolina Core FC News Release

High Point, North Carolina – Carolina Core FC fell to FC Cincinnati 2 at home, 3-1, on Matchday 14 of the MLSNP campaign.

Goal-Scoring Plays

CCFC – Josuha Rodriguez, 19th minute: Josuha Rodriguez scored a header inside the box past FCC2 keeper Paul Walters. The goal is Josuha’s first of the MLSNP season and his third in all competitions.

FCC2 – Brian Schaefer, 22nd minute: Brian Schaefer heads in the goal after a deflected shot.

FCC2 – Jesús Castellano, 54th minute: FCC2 defender Jesus Castellanos controlled the ball in the box and fired a shot past CCFC keeper Alex Sutton. The goal was assisted by Mboma Dem.

FCC2 – Amir Daley, 56th minute: FCC2 defender Amir Daley scored a right-footed shot assisted by Jesús Castellano.

Postgame Notes

CCFC dominates possession in home defeat

Josuha Rodriguez scores first MLSNP goal

MLSNP debut for Alenga Charles

CCFC vs. FCC2 | MLSNP Box Score

Carolina Core FC dominates possession in home defeat

Carolina Core FC took on FC Cincinnati 2 in their second home game of their inaugural season. Despite dominating possession and outshooting their opponent, CCFC fell by a score of 3-1 on the night. Forward Josuha Rodriguez scored the first goal of the match in the 19th minute, nodding home a cross from midfielder Facundo Canete. The goal was Josuha’s first of the MLSNP season and his third in all competitions. The assist by Canete was his fourth of the campaign. Goals from Brian Schaefer, Jesús Castellano, and Amir Daley would bring the match to 3-1 in favor of the visitors.

Josuha Rodriguez scores first MLSNP goal

Josuha Rodriguez opened the scoring in the 19th minute of the match with a headed goal off of a cross by CCFC midfielder Facundo Canete. The opener was Josuha’s first of the MLSNP season and his third in all competitions. Josuha’s goal capped off a well-rounded performance after recording three shots, two of which were on target.

CCFC midfielder Alenga Charles makes MLSNP debut

CCFC midfielder Alenga Charles made his MLS NEXT Pro debut against FC Cincinnati 2. The Tanzania-native entered the game for CCFC striker Papa Ndoye in the 58th minute of the match. Charles recorded one shot and 15 passes on the night, with a 93.8% pass accuracy.

Lineups

Carolina Core FC – Alex Sutton; Christian Diaz, Ibrahim Covi, Kai Thomas; Jathan Suarez (Carlos Mario Diaz – 62′), Santiago Cambindo, Facundo Canete, Derek Cuevas, Jacob Evans (Federico Stachuk – 79′); Papa…