Miami FC beats USL champion Seattle Sounders 5-3; hat trick by Romario
June 18, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
June 18, 2006- Miami, FL- On a beautiful afternoon in South Florida, Miami FC played the current USL champions, Seattle Sounders, at Tropical Park Stadium. The game was televised live on Fox Soccer Channel.
The first half ended with a 2-1 lead for the South Floridians. Miami FC got on the board first thanks to a great shot inside the box by Mike Adeyemi. It was the first goal of the season for the Nigerian midfielder.
Seattle played a man down since the 26th minute when Andrew Gregor was given a red card for violent conduct in a play with Brazilian Diego Walsh. However, Seattle tied the game in the 31st minute on Weaver's 5th goal of the season.
Shortly after in the 45th minute, Romario was taken down in the box by two Sounder defenders and was awareded a pentaly kick. The USL's top scorer, Romario, converted it and has now 7 goals.
At the beginning of the second half, Keel tied the game for the Sounders.
Later on, Romario gave Miami FC the lead back after capitalizing on a brilliant pass by Mario Rodriguez. That was the Brazilian's 8th goal and "El Loco's" third assist.
But a minute later O'Brien tied it for Seattle on a penalty kick.
Then again, Romario was not done and with 2 minutes left in the game he made a spectacular diving header on a cross by Ziinho. That was the game winner for Miami FC; 4-3. Romario brings his count up to 9 goals with Miami FC.
To close the deal for Miami FC was Colombian Oscar Gil's goal during injury time that solidified the score to 5-3.
Next up for Miami FC is the Portland Timbers, at PGE Park on Sunday, July 2.
USL First Division Stories from June 18, 2006
- Lynx come close in Puerto Rico - Toronto Lynx
- Miami FC beats USL champion Seattle Sounders 5-3; hat trick by Romario - Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Battery defeats Whitecaps 1-0 - Charleston Battery
- Lady Lynx play to goalless draw - Toronto Lynx
- Timbers end road trip with point at Montreal - Portland Timbers
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