Strikers Fall to RailHawks on First-Half Goal
Published on July 16, 2016 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Fort Lauderdale Strikers pushed for the equalizer in the second half, but came up short in a 1-0 loss to the Carolina RailHawks at Lockhart Stadium.
Former Fort Lauderdale forward Brian Shriver scored the game's only goal for Carolina in the 23rd minute.
Fort Lauderdale, still looking for its first win of the Fall Season, forced the attack after the break, looking for the tying goal, but numerous offside calls shut down potential opportunities to score.
Ramon Nuñez, who was ejected after picking up a second yellow card in the 91st minute, had a good shot from the edge of the box in the 47th minute that forced Carolina goalkeeper Brian Sylvestre to make the save. Nuñez also hit the base of the left post with a shot from the edge of the box in the 81st minute. Attacking partner Jose Angulo went close in the 51st minute.
Due to injuries and suspensions, the Strikers had to make a number of changes to their lineup: notably recent addition Jorge Luis Corrales made his debut for the team, and Paulo Jr. was in the starting lineup for the first time. Nana Attakora returned from injury to his first start since May and former RailHawk midfielder Bryan Arguez started in a three-man midfield.
Key players who missed the game for the Strikes were PC, who was out with an injury, and Geison Moura, who picked up a suspension after the mid-week match at Indy Eleven.
The Strikers travel to Chicago on Wednesday, July 20, to take on Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire in the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
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- Strikers Fall to RailHawks on First-Half Goal - Fort Lauderdale Strikers
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