Valour FC Edges Pacific FC in a Tense and Eventful Match
Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Valour FC secured a victory in a dramatic and eventful match against the Pacific FC at the Princess Auto Stadium. The match, played as part of the Canadian Premier League’s regular season round 10, was marked by a flurry of yellow and red cards, as well as an own goal that ultimately decided the outcome.
Valour FC held a clear possession advantage, with 53% compared to the Pacific FC’s 47%. They also managed 12 shots on goal, 2 of which were on target, while Pacific FC registered 14 shots, 3 of which were on goal.
The first half was highlighted by a series of yellow cards, with Paul Lamothe of the Pacific FC receiving a caution in the 45th minute, while Valour FC saw their player, Riley Alarcon, receive a similar yellow card in the 49th minute.
The second half saw both teams make changes to their lineups. Valour FC brought on Jean-Samuel Swibel and Raphael Ohin, while Pacific FC introduced Andrei Tircoveanu.
The match intensified in the 75th minute, with Chris Greco-Taylor of Pacific FC and Michael Dyer of Valour FC receiving yellow cards, followed by a caution for James Viscosi of Valour FC.
The decisive goal came in the 76th minute, when a Valour FC cross found its way into the Pacific FC goal via an own goal from Kyle Ceceri.
In the 83rd minute, Pacific FC’s Paul Lamothe received a second yellow card, resulting in his dismissal from the match.
Despite the sending off, Pacific FC pushed for an equalizer, but Valour FC held on to their lead and ultimately secured the victory.
Match Statistics:
* Valour FC: 53% possession, 12 shots (2 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Pacific FC: 47% possession, 14 shots (3 on target, 7 off target), 8 corners, 17 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 1 red card.
Valour FC now sits comfortably in the top half of the table, while Pacific FC remains in the playoff race.
Substitutions pacific fc: at minute 17 P. Lamothe came in and C. Toussaint went out., at minute 63 A. Tircoveanu came in and A. Reid went out., at minute 82 R. Moore came in and S. Yeates went out.
Substitutions valour: at minute 59 J. Swibel came in and J. Faria went out., at minute 59 R. Ohin came in and S. Mlah went out., at minute 77 A. Binate came in and L. A. Kwemi went out., at minute 86 J. Haynes came in and D. Ressurreicao went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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