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Vancouver FC U23s comeback to defeat Fulham U21s 3-2



Match Report: Fulham U21s vs Vancouver FC U23s


The Kamloops International Cup continued with an exciting match between Fulham FC U21s and Vancouver FC U23s. Despite the intense heat of 31 degrees at kickoff, both teams delivered a thrilling encounter.


Fulham U21s Starting Lineup

Michael Allen

Samuel Tabares

Eddy Nsasi

Samuel Amissah

Damon Park

Chris Donnell

Oliver Gofford

Kristian Sekulurac

Tom Olyott

Aaron Loupalo-Bi

Lemar Gordon


Vancouver FC U23s Starting Lineup

Niko Giantsopoulos

Sebastian Dzikowski

Anthony White

Joey Buchanan

Matteo Campagna

David Norman

Kembo Kibato

Vasco Fry

Thomas Powell

TJ Tahid

Jose Navarro


Match Summary


First Half:

  • Vancouver FC U23s, wearing black, opened the scoring early in the 7th minute with a goal from Kembo Kibato.

  • Vancouver missed a golden opportunity to double their lead in the 11th minute, failing to capitalize on an open chance.

  • Fulham FC U21s, dressed in pink, equalized in the 21st minute when Tom Olyott scored off a free-kick just outside the box, sneaking it past goalkeeper Niko Giantsopoulos.

  • Fulham gained the lead in the 39th minute with Tom Olyott netting his second goal of the game, ending the first half 2-1 in favour of Fulham.


Second Half:

  • The second half saw both teams fighting hard for control, with Fulham trying to maintain their lead.

  • Vancouver FC U23s tied the game in the 77th minute with a goal from Tyler Crawford.

  • The comeback was completed in the 82nd minute when Vancouver FC's Elage Bah crossed the ball into the net, making it 3-2.

  • Despite their efforts, Fulham couldn't find an equalizer, and Vancouver FC U23s secured the victory.


Post-Match:

  • The match drew enthusiastic support from the fans, with both teams signing autographs and interacting with the crowd post-game.


Next Match:

  • Fulham FC U21s will play their final match in Kamloops as they face the League1 BC Selects on August 3 at 12 pm at Hillside Stadium.

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