Memphis 901 FC Suffers Setback against Defending Champions Louisville City FC
April 30, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release
Memphis 901 FC goalkeeper Scott Levene
(Memphis 901 FC, Credit: Louisville City FC)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - Memphis 901 FC fell just short Tuesday night in a 2-1 loss to defending back-to-back league champions Louisville City FC.
Memphis (1-6-2, 5 pts) opened the first half of play Tuesday with an aggressive mindset, applying pressure on Louisville's defense. The club had a few chances early, but Louisville midfielder Magnus Rasmussen capitalized on a loose ball on the turf in the 33rd minute, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage at halftime.
Forward Lucky Mkosana would extend the lead for Louisville (4-3-1, 13 pts), putting the club up 2-0 in the 61st minute, tapping in a cross from teammate Abdou Mbacke Thiam.
Thiam would end up on the scoresheet 10 minutes later, however it'd make the match 2-1 as his attempted clearance found the back of his own net.
Following a few tactical changes, Memphis created a few more chances on goal but could not even the score.
Tuesday night was the second match in 72 hours during one of the busiest weeks of the season. It was also against the sixth opponent ranked inside the Top 15 of the latest league power rankings.
Saturday night did offer a few bright spots for 901 FC. Midfielder Morgan Hackworth played in his first competitive pro match against his father, Louisville head coach John Hackworth.
901 FC goalkeeper Scott Levene also earned his first start this season for the club from the Bluff City.
Memphis will now shift its focus as it returns home to face Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday at AutoZone Park. Kickoff for that match is set for 3:00 p.m. and tickets are available for purchase online.
Season tickets, group tickets, and 7 Match Flex Plans are also available for purchase, with full season tickets starting at just $10 per match.
Call (901) 721-6000 or go to www.memphis901fc.com/tickets for more information on all ticket options.
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Memphis 901 FC Starting XI
24 (GK) Scott Levene; 3 (D) Abdi Mohamed, D (8) Marc Burch ©, 20 (D) Todd Pratzner, 22 (D) Wes Charpie; 21 (F) Duane Muckette,17 (M) Ewan Grandison, 2 (M) Morgan Hackworth, 27 (M) Cam Lindley; 28 (F) Jochen Graf, 18 (F) Elliott Collier
Subs: 10 (M) Adam Najem, 9 (F) Luca Uccello, 19 (D) Louis Bennett III, 4 (M) Damani Holness, 24 (GK) Jeff Caldwell, 26 (F) Josh Morton, 14 (F) Rashawn Dally
Substitutions: 59' Dally on...Collier off, 69' Morton on...Charpie off, 77' Najem on...Pratzner off
Goals: 71' Abdou Mbacke Thiam - Right Foot - Very Close Range - Bottom Right Hand Corner (own goal)
Louisville City FC Starting XI
39 (GK) Ben Lundt; 21 (D) Shaun Francis ©, D (2) Taylor Peay, 19 (D) Oscar Jimenez, 5 (D) Paco Craig, 77 (M) Lucky Mkosana; 80 (M) Devon Williams, 11 (M) Niall McCabe, 4 (M) Sean Totsch, 7 (F) Magnus Rasmussen; 14 (F) Abdou Mbacke Thiam
Subs: 15 (D) Pat McMahon, 42 (GK) Brian Holt, 9 (F) Spencer Luke, 22 (F) George Davis IV, 3 (D) Alexis Souahy, 12 (M) Sunny Jane, 27 (M) Nap Matsoso
Substitutions: 75' Spencer on...Mbacke Thiam off, 88' Souahy on...Mkosana off, 90' (+2) Davis IV on...Rasmussen off
Goals: 33' Magnus Rasmussen - Left Foot - Centre of the Box - Bottom Right Hand Corner; 61' Lucky Mkosana - Left Foot - Very Close Range - Centre of the Goal - Assist: Abdou Mbacke Thiam
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 Memphis 901 FC defender Abdi Mohamed (Louisville City FC) |
 Memphis 901 FC goalkeeper Scott Levene (Louisville City FC) |
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