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North Carolina FC Fall to Toronto FC II on the Road

October 1, 2021 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
North Carolina FC News Release


TORONTO, ON - North Carolina FC fell short of Toronto FC II during Friday evening's match, dropping three points to the Canadian side. The contest featured the professional debut of NCFC Academy product Drew Kerr, who entered the match as a second-half substitute, as well as Josh Coan's debut in the captain's band. Talen Maples, Luca Petrasso, and Paul Rothrock each added individual goals to lift Toronto to the 3-0 result. North Carolina FC will look to bounce back from tonight's match next week, as John Bradford's team faces the Chattanooga Red Wolves for Railhawks Throwback Night.

Toronto's Talen Maples opened the scoring in tonight's match, giving the Canadian side the 1-0 advantage in the 63rd minute. Two minutes later, Luca Petrasso scored his first goal of the season to double Toronto's lead, capitalizing on a cross from Kobe Franklin. Franklin's assist was his second of the night, his first paving the way for Maples' goal. Later, in the 73rd minute, Paul Rothrock collected Toronto's third goal of the night to seal the 3-0 win.

Match Notes:

Drew Kerr made his professional debut in this evening's match

Between the two sides, six yellow cards were distributed

North Carolina FC maintained 51% possession throughout the game.

Up Next: North Carolina FC will return home to face the league-leading Chattanooga Red Wolves on Saturday, October 9 at 7 p.m. ET at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The club will also celebrate a RailHawks Throwback event at this game, featuring several alumni in attendance and a special recognition of Nazmi Albadawi. Tickets are available here.

Box Score:

NCFC (4-5-1): Jake McGuire, Parker O'Ferral, Max Flick, Britton Fischer, Nelson Martinez, Selmir Miscic (Rohit Thakur - 84'), Daniel Steedman (Malyk Hamilton - 71'), Peter Pearson (Luis Arriaga - 35'), Josh Coan (Drew Kerr - 84'), Cole Frame, Aziel Jackson (Marvin Mariche - 84')

Subs Not Used: Nicholas Holliday, Caden Tolentino

TOR (5-3-2): Kevin Silva, Luca Petrasso (Mehdi Essoussi - 86'), Talen Maples, Tony Curic, Kobe Franklin, Rohan Goulbourne Kosi Thompson (Kwasi Poku - 84'), Rohan Goulbourne, Dante Campbell, Antonio Carlini (Nicolas Ovalle Raffo - 84'), Paul Rothrock (Nakye Greenidge-Duncan - 87'), Julian Altobelli (Themi Antonoglou - 63')

Subs Not Used: Caleb Patterson Sewell

Score:

NCFC: 0

TOR: 3

Goals:

NCFC: --

TOR: Talen Maples - 65', Luca Petrasso - 67', Paul Rothrock - 73'

Cautions:

NCFC: Aziel Jackson - 35', Josh Coan - 69', Max Flick - 79,

TOR: Kobe Franklin - 23', Tony Curic - 56', Talen Maples - 77'

Ejections:

NCFC: --

TOR: --

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