Kibato Keeps Toros Undefeated After Bold Win
Published on May 8, 2020 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - Kembo Kibato is still undefeated as he leads Rio Grande Valley FC to the final of the Division Qualifying Tournament of the USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition after a 6-1 win over Austin Bold FC. Kibato leads the stats chart with a total of 20 goals.
As the first half kicked off, Brazil struck first with a shot from inside the box to the back of the net by Neymar Jr. in the 9th minute, 1-0. Five minutes later, Neymar attacked once again but hit the top crossbar, sending the ball out of play. In the 17th minute Austin, as Italy, equalized after Bernardeschi sent a left footed shot to the right side of the goal 1-1.
In the 23rd minute, Neymar earned a brace after a play inside the box striking the ball to left side of the goal. The goalkeeper attempted to save the shot as he had a touch on the ball, but Brazil earned the 2-1 lead. Seven minutes later, Santeiro sent a ball to Neymar to where he scored a hat-trick 3-1.
Italy conceded a penalty in the 38th minute where Neymar converted the penalty scoring his fourth goal of the match 4-1. Brazil's keeper was tested after Italy sent a shot on target, but he blocked the shot not allowing a goal.
After the second half kicked off, Neymar took Italy's defensive line, sending a world-class finish over the keeper, 5-1. Italy tested the keeper once again, but he managed to block the shot sending it out to a corner. During stoppage time, Neymar sent a strike straight to the back of the net earning a 6-1 final score.
RGV FC and Hartford Athletic (Scotland) compete in the final stage of division play on May 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT. All games will be streamed on the Toros Twitch Channel (RGVFCToros).
United Soccer League Championship Stories from May 8, 2020
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