
Kingston Stockade FC Escapes Brooklyn with 1-1 Draw
By Kingston Stockade FC
Inclement weather and difficult travel conditions set the stage for a dreary and slick night at Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn. After a 40-minute weather delay pushed back the start time, Stockade FC came out full of energy.
The first half was filled with back-and-forth chances, turnovers and a very fast-paced match. The slippery conditions made it a challenge for both sides to find large spells of possession and the half ended scoreless.
Play began to clean up in the second half as the Brooklyn Italians found themselves with a few big chances early on. Greg Monroe was up to the task in net for Stockade FC as he made nine saves on the night. In the 59th minute of play, the hosts took their lead as Vitoria Argeri found space on the left side and slotted home the opener.
Monroe’s goalkeeping would prove to be a major difference maker as he made a momentum swinging diving save just two minutes later to keep Stockade FC within reach and allow for a grandstand finish.
In the 90th minute, with just added time remaining, Juan Parada swung a dangerous corner kick into the box and Danilo Markovic managed to muscle it into the net to find the Stockade FC equalizer and send the team home to Kingston with a massive away point.
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