Match Preview: Carolina RailHawks at Atlanta Silverbacks
Published on October 24, 2014 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release
CARY, NC (October 24, 2014) - The Carolina RailHawks are taking to the road for their last trip of the 2014 NASL Regular Season in Georgia against the Atlanta Silverbacks on Saturday night at the Atlanta Silverbacks Park. Saturday's matchup is scheduled to kick-off at 7:30pm and can be watched live on NASLlive.com .
The RailHawks are coming off a 1-1 tie against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at home. After a slow first-half for both teams, Tiyi Shipalane found Nacho Novo in the box for a spectacular back-heel goal in the 82nd minute to level the match.
The RailHawks remain in the hunt for a spot in The Championship (the league's four-team, post-season tournament). With only two games left in the NASL Regular Season, the RailHawks are only two points behind Fort Lauderdale and tied in points with FC Edmonton - these three teams are fighting for the last spot available, with FC Edmonton and the Strikers playing each other this weekend.
Meanwhile, Southern Rivals Atlanta Silverbacks, arrive to Saturdays match-up after a 1-1 draw against the Tampa Bay Rowdies this past weekend.
RailHawks Notes:
Up Next
On Saturday, November 1st, the RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park for Fan Appreciation Night to take on Minnesota United FC in the final game of the 2014 NASL Regular Season. Prior to the game, the RailHawks will be hosting its 3rd Annual pre-game Soktoberfest festival. For more information about the pre-game festival or to purchase your match tickets, visit: www.CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the Johnson Maserati Box Office at 919-459-8144 .
Nacho Novo Selected to the NASL Team of the Week
The NASL Team of the Week is selected each weekend and features the best XI players in their respective positions. Last Saturday at WakeMed Soccer Park, the RailHawks tied the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1-1. With an amazing back-heel goal in the 82nd minute of play, Novo leveled the score.
Coach's Quote
"We didn't get the result we expected last week, but that is not going to stop us from working hard to accomplish our goal of playing and winning The Championship. It is still possible, that is why we are focusing on grabbing the next six points." - Colin Clarke
North American Soccer League Stories from October 24, 2014
- Strikers Host FC Edmonton in Key Battle for Final Spot in League Championship - Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Match Preview: Carolina RailHawks at Atlanta Silverbacks - North Carolina FC
- Minnesota United Look to Extend Home Unbeaten Streak to Fourteen - Minnesota United FC
- Match Preview: San Antonio Scorpions at Minnesota United FC - San Antonio Scorpions
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