NASL FC Edmonton

Eddies Score Late to Earn 1-1 Draw in Season Finale

Published on October 25, 2015 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
FC Edmonton News Release


EDMONTON, AB. - FC Edmonton (9W-8D-13L) closed out their 2015 North American Soccer League (NASL) season with a 1-1 draw against Jacksonville Armada FC (8W-7D-14L) at Clarke Field on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Armada FC opened the score through an own goal by Eddies defender Albert Watson. Eddies defender Mallan Roberts levelled the score in stoppage time. Eddies goalkeeper Tyson Farago was brilliant between the woodwork in his third professional start.

Eddies midfielder Sainey Nyassi started the match on the front foot. The Gambian international received the ball in the box after an Eddies corner kick, but his attempt was deflected by the Armada defense for another corner kick. Moments later, Nyassi entered the box through the right wing but his strike sailed over the Armada net.

Armada FC had the best chance of the half on 23 minutes when midfielder Jemal Johnson nearly scored from close range, but Eddies 'keeper Farago made an impressive save to keep the game scoreless. Five minutes later, Armada defender Shawn Nicklaw tried to beat Farago form 25 yards out, but the 'keeper was there to stop the ball once again.

Both teams would head into the break in a 0-0 deadlock.

Armada FC opened the second half with another dangerous chance, but Farago was there once again to continue his standout performance. Midfielder Jaime Castrillón connected on a cross with a powerful header before the 23-year-old reached up and parried the ball over the net.

Corea gave the Eddies their first shot on target on 66 minutes when he cut in from the left wing and fired off a shot from the edge of the 18-yard box, but Armada 'keeper David Sierra stood strong to make his first save of the match.

Jacksonville broke the deadlock on 77 minutes when Johnson attempted a low cross, but Watson's attempt to block the pass resulted in a deflection that beat Farago for the 1-0.

The Eddies levelled the score in stoppage time. Nyassi put a cross into the box where Roberts jumped over the Armada defense and headed the ball straight towards the top corner to salvage a draw in their final match of the season.

"We did well to come back and showed character," Eddies head coach Colin Miller said post-match. "Thank you to the crowd who were fantastic. I'm very happy for their support."

Sunday's match concludes the Eddies 2015 NASL season. 2016 Early Bird Season Tickets are now on sale until Oct. 31. For more information, please call 780.700.2600 or visit www.fcedmonton.com.

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