Gulf Coast League 2 Report
Semifinal results; two very different games
The two league semifinals are in the books, and the winners get a break before the Championship Game that takes place on Saturday, July 12th.
BRSC Capitals vs LA Krewe Rush
Image credit: BRSC Capitals (flickz.by.juju)
BRSC got on the board early, from an 18th minute goal by Juan Dorta. Krewe would equalize just a few minutes later on a goal from Eden Schlebach in the 26th minute. LA Krewe was looking good to get into halftime tied up, but BRSC got a second goal just before the break to go in with a 2-1 lead. The Capitals scored again early in the second half and never looked back. They tacked on one more near the end to come away with a comfortable 4-1 win. They move on the host the Championship Game on the 12th.
Central Louisiana FC vs Mississippi Blues FC
Image credit: Central Louisiana FC; Jude Iles Graphics
This game had all of the tension that was missing from the other semifinal. Every indicator said this would be a hard-fought, defensive battle, and that's how it played out. Both sides struggled to break through until Central Louisiana found a way to get one into the back of the net in the 33rd minute on a goal from Damian Kunc. They would hold on to that lone goal to take a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Blues made some substitutions that paid off, as Javion Roberts equalized on a penalty kick in the 58th minute. Neither side could find a way to get ahead, and regular time ended locked up 1-1. Central Louisiana took the lead right away in extra time, with striker Juno Mbounguo converting a PK in the 92nd minute. That would be enough, and Central hung on to win 2-1.
The Championship Game
I'll have a preview next week for the big game, which will be played on Saturday, July 12 at 7:15.