Minneapolis 10,000s 1 – Three Rivers 0
In a battle between the two favorites of Group A at the APL is Back Tournament, the Minneapolis 10,000s edged past Three Rivers 1-0 on Thursday morning to take a big step towards making their way to the knockout stage.
Alejandro Munoz got the game’s opening goal, a tidy finish from a tight angle. Tim Jackson got a hand to it but not enough to guide it wide. A few minutes later, Casper Kovolaski found the back of the net but the finish was correctly ruled offside.
Then it was time for Alex Brooks to come up big. In the 86th minute, the 10Ks keeper made a sprawling save to deny Three Rivers from a close range attempt. That save helped preserve all three points for Minneapolis.
Goals
63’ Alejandro Munoz
Man of the Match
Alex Brooks, GK, Minneapolis
AC Sol 1 - Philadelphia Strikers 0
Gordie Russo smashed a half volley past the keeper, and a dominant AC Sol side overcame some wastefulness in the final third to defeat Philadelphia 1-0 in both teams’ Group C opener of the tournament.
Russo took a pass and cut back to elude the defense just inside the penalty area, then unleashed a vicious strike from just inside the 18 that left the keeper Fiori little chance. AC Sol outshot the Strikers 19-7 and led 4-2 in efforts on target, but still required exceptional defense to preserve the lead.
Goals
56’ Gordie Russo
Man of the Match
Gordie Russo
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