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RailHawks Draw After Controversial Stoppage Time Goal by Ottawa

Published on September 7, 2014 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release


OTTAWA, CANADA (August 7, 2014) - The Carolina RailHawks (3W-1T-6L, 10pts) were moments away from leaving Ottawa victorious on Sunday afternoon, but were forced to settle for a draw after a controversial stoppage time goal by Ottawa Fury FC (1W-3T-5L, 6pts) .

Even though the RailHawks dominated possession and created multiple opportunities in the first half, it was Ottawa who open the scoring in the 24th minute of play with a goal by former RailHawks forward Tom Heinemann.

Despite being one goal down, the RailHawks came out strong in the second half. In the 61st minute of play, RailHawks midfielder Danny Barrera scored his first goal of the season. After a series of deflections in the box, Barrera found the ball outside of the area, and with a soft chip, he sent the ball to the back of the net to tie the game 1-1.

Three minutes later RailHawks midfielder Leo Osaki's took a shot which deflected off an Ottawa player in the box and landed at Tiyi Shipalane's feet. After dribbling towards the goal, Shipalane blasted a shot past Ottawa's goalkeeper Romuland Peiser to give the RailHawks a temporary 2-1 lead .

In the final moments of stoppage time, Ottawa's forward Oliver scored a controversial equalizing goal in the 95th minute, in which the ball did not appear to fully cross the line. Nonetheless, the goal was awarded and the RailHawks come home with another point gained on the road.

The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, September 13th to take on the San Antonio Scorpions. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm and tickets are on-sale now. For more information about the game, visit www.CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the Johnson Maserati Box Office at 919-459-8144.

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