Match Report: Fulham FC U21s vs League1 BC Selects
Fulham FC U21s and League1 BC Selects faced off at the Kamloops International Cup on a hot one. Despite the intense heat of 31 degrees at kickoff, both teams delivered an enthralling match that was ultimately decided by penalties.
Fulham FC U21s Starting Lineup:
Marco Underwood
Chris Donnell
Samuel Tabares
Eddy Nsasi
Damon Park
Chibby Nwoko
Kristian Sekulurac
Tom Olyott
Terrell Works
Callum Osmand
Aaron Loupalo-Bi
League1 BC Selects Roster:
Elijah Dos Santos (Rivers FC)
Jonathan Rinaldi (Rivers FC)
Dylan Hooper (Rivers FC)
Marcus D’Andrea (Rivers FC)
Tristan Jumeau (Rivers FC)
Rafael Vlad (Rivers FC)
Dylan Pauw (Rivers FC)
Victory Shumbusho (Unity FC)
Joel Badger (Unity FC)
Joey Buchanan (Burnaby FC)
Asvin Chauhan (Burnaby FC)
Joven Mann (Burnaby FC)
Lachlan Will (Burnaby FC)
Amirmahdi Ghasemi (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Matheus De Souza (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Cristiano Da Silva (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Match Summary
First Half:
33’ (1-0 Fulham): Fulham took the lead through Aaron Loupalo-Bi, who headed in a superb delivery from Kristian Sekulurac after an impressive build-up.
41’ (1-1): League1 BC Selects equalized just before halftime when Joel Badger scored with a composed low shot.
Second Half:
Both teams created numerous chances but were unable to break the deadlock. League1 BC Selects had a penalty appeal in the 77th minute, but the referee waved play on.
The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, leading to a penalty shootout.
Penalties:
Both teams' first six shooters were perfect until League1 BC Selects' goalkeeper, Matheus De Souza, saved a penalty from Fulham’s Oliver Gofford.
League1 BC Selects won the shootout 7-6, securing a hard-fought victory over Fulham FC U21s.
Post-Match: The match was a thrilling conclusion to Fulham’s participation in the Kamloops International Cup before they head back to the UK for the start of their season. The fans were treated to an intense battle and enjoyed post-match interactions with the players.
Next Match: The next game in the Kamloops International Cup will feature the visiting Aston Villa Women U21s from the UK. They will play the UBC Thunderbirds on August 11th in their tournament opener.
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