FC Edmonton Sign Off Home Stand With 2-1 Win Over Rowdies
Published on October 27, 2013 under North American Soccer League (NASL) News Release
(MIAMI, Fla, October 26, 2013) - Two first half goals inside two minutes proved enough for FC Edmonton to sign off at home with a convincing 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies, who threatened a comeback through Luke Mulholland's free kick after the break.
In frigid conditions, the Eddies pressed for much of the game and were denied more goals only by the woodwork and visiting keeper Diego Restrepo.
"Our attitude to the work defensively was terrific and we created a number of chances and hit the post on a couple of occasions," said Eddies coach Colin Miller. "I'm delighted for the fans, who turned up today, because it was a fantastic performance."
The Rowdies had traveled to Canada hoping to still be in contention to qualify for NASL Soccer Bowl 2013, but required a New York Cosmos draw or loss in San Antonio on Saturday to remain alive.
The Cosmos got the victory and three points they needed to win the NASL Fall Season title, ending the challenge of the Rowdies, and secured the remaining berth at NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 where they will face the host Atlanta Silverbacks on Saturday, November 9 at 7.30pm.
The Cosmos fell behind after only three minutes to a goal by Scorpions Polish striker Tomasz Zahorski, but were a constant threat and the game swung in their favor in the space of three second half minutes. Former Spanish international Marcos Senna pounced to equalize in the 52nd minute then Bulgarian striker Stefan Dimitrov gave his side the lead two minutes later and despite having a man sent off, New York held on to win 2-1.
The NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 clash between the Silverbacks and Cosmos will air live on ESPN3 and ESPN Deportes at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 9.
Goals by forwards Nicholas Addlery, Brian Shriver, midfielder Austin Da Luz and defender Henry Kalungi gave the Carolina RailHawks a 4-0 victory over the visiting Atlanta Silverbacks in front of 4,189 spectators at WakeMed Soccer Park. Carolina continued its unbeaten home streak, which now stands at 15 games in competitive games this year.
RailHawks striker Shriver took over in the race for the NASL Golden Ball top scorer award with his 13th goal of the season, moving him one ahead of Hans Denissen of the San Antonio Scorpions and Georgi Hristov of the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
Minnesota United FC forward Pablo Campos scored twice to move to 11 goals on the season as his side signed off at home with a 3-1 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
NASL Week 13 Results
Sunday, October 27
FC Edmonton 2 Tampa Bay Rowdies 1
Saturday, October 26
Carolina RailHawks 4 Atlanta Silverbacks 0
Minnesota United FC 3 Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1
San Antonio Scorpions 1 New York Cosmos 2
North American Soccer League Stories from October 27, 2013
- FC Edmonton Sign Off Home Stand With 2-1 Win Over Rowdies - NASL
- Rowdies Give up Two First-Half Goals in Loss against FC Edmonton - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Eddies earn a win in final home game of the season - FC Edmonton
- Come-From-Behind Victory in San Antonio Sets Up Championship Showdown with Atlanta Silverbacks - New York Cosmos
- Scorpions Fall in Home Finale; Donate Nearly $700,000 - San Antonio Scorpions
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