On Saturday, July 23, Carpathia FC beat Oakland County FC 3-2. Then, on Sunday, July 24, Carpathia FC won again as they beat Ole SC 2-1.

It was humid on Saturday, July 23 when Carpathia FC traveled just a short distance to play Oakland County FC at 7:30pm. The game started off in Oakland’s favor as they were able to put the ball in the back of the net just 10 minutes into the game with a shot to the upper corner of the net from 25 yards out. Carpathia refused to let Oakland’s early goal get them down. A few minutes later, Helmrich played the ball through to Williams but the pass was just grabbed by Oakland’s goalie. On the other end of the field, Laird and Roberts combined with each other to prevent Oakland from scoring a second goal. Robinson also cleared the ball to get it out of Carpathia’s end of the field. Before the first half ended, 31 minutes into the game, Williams poked the ball past Oakland’s goalie to score for Carpathia and tie the game. Some great saves by Messer kept Carpathia tied with Oakland 1-1 through the end of the first half.

The second half began with a Carpathia goal. At the 47^th minute, An Oakland County defender played a bouncing ball back to the Oakland goalie who misjudged the ball. The ball would find its way into the net and give Carpathia a 2-1 lead just coming out of half time.There were a few yellow cards handed out before the next goal would come. In the 82^nd minute, Oakland came back to tie the game 2-2. Both teams had a few more chances in the last few minutes of the game, but only Carpathia was able to capitalize on their chances. In added time of the second half, Carpathia was able to score a 3^rd goal to win the game 3-2. James Robinson would play a quick free kick to Colin Wilden who would blow past a defender down the wing before playing a perfect diagonal ball to Levock who would shoot just inside the 18 yard box and find the upper corner of Oakland’s goal. Seconds after the whistle would blow giving Carpathia FC all three points. 

Carpathia FC v. Ole Soccer SC:

After a late night win and a short rest, Carpathia FC would travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan to play their last game of the 2016 season. On a hot Sunday afternoon they would match up against a team who’s record doesn’t due justice to the quality of the club. Carpathia would come out in full force as they looked to earn all six points on the final weekend. The hot weather and long grass wouldn’t stop CFC from applying pressure and shooting from all parts of the field. Ole SC’s goalie would make 5 great saves in the first half to keep the game scoreless going into half time. Head Coach Bruce Wilden would make some tactical switches at half where he found the Ole defense vulnerable. This change would pay off huge as minutes into the second half, Levock would be taken down in the box after beating two defenders on the left side flank. He would be rewarded with the penalty shot and convert it to give Carpathia the 1-0 lead. Carpathia still kept the pressure on and hitting the cross bar minutes after. Ole would get its chance after a very controversial penalty shot was awarded to the home side. They would convert making the game 1-1. 10 minutes remained in the game and finally Carpathia got it’s go ahead goal that would prove to be the final. Carpathia’s Ryan William’s would beat the goalie with a perfectly placed two poked ball from 20 yards out.

Carpathia would end the year finishing third at 6-1-3.

Carpathia FC would like to thank all the supporters, volunteers and personnel who made this inaugural year in the PLA happen. Stay tuned as exciting announcements are soon to happen. We look forward to next year!!

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