Alec Kang certainly gave FC Cincinnati first-team head coach Pat Noonan something to think about after Kang’s first outing since June 25.
Calvin Harris also released a statement between FC Cincinnati 2 and Columbus Crew 2 during the MLS NEXT Pro regular season game at TQL Stadium on Sunday. FCC rebounded from his 2–0 deficit and in stoppage time in the second half he fell behind 3–2 before winning in a 3–3 draw and he 4–2 shootout.
Harris scored twice in regulation, including second half stoppage time to force a shootout. Once there, Kang made two saves and FCC2’s Taker made all four attempts.
Cann’s rise came after Noonan said on Thursday that goalkeeper Roman Celentano was the team’s number one based on Cann’s injury setback this summer.
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“I think what we’ve seen in the last 10 days is Alec looking very strong and certainly going in the right direction and continuing to push Romain,” Noonan said Thursday. “That’s where we are now. No guarantees.”
FC Cincinnati is gearing up for some intense competition now, and Can’s two penalty stops should help strengthen his claim.
Sunday’s game came less than 24 hours after the FCC’s 2-2 draw against Atlanta United, with Cincinnati scoring points for their draw with Columbus and extra points for their shootout victory. He earned it and wrapped up the MLS NEXT Pro Season Series in Columbus. on a high note.
After the game, FC Cincinnati 2 head coach Tyrone Marshall said, “Great game, second half, guys.” “I thought the spirit – you know, we talk about rivalries, we talk about young boys, we embrace the moment. We’re on the TQL (stadium field) with the fans. In the locker room with the jerseys on already.” There was an importance they showed and led.Tonight was not about tactics, it was about emotions.We packed all the emotions we had and the fans It’s all about spirit and courage and determination and grit and fighting Go out and fight All the tactics are outside the door・It’s Mano.
“Overall, very good. It was a very emotional match..I am happy with the performance and I am happy with the young men who are able to enjoy a moment of celebration (at the stadium).”
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Crew 2 opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a well-performed practice range exercise set piece that caught FCC2 off guard. Marco Mikaretto stopped him at 1-0.
Isaiah Parente scored deep in stoppage time in the first half, which could have been a blow for the hosts, but Cincinnati fought back.
Harris, who has one first team goal in his FC Cincinnati career, scored in the 66th minute followed by Kimi Ordonez’s equalizer in the 74th minute.
A penalty seemed assured until Parente’s second goal of the match arrived via a penalty kick about two minutes into stoppage time in the second half.
However, play continued after the goal and the FCC scored a dramatic spot kick about two minutes later. Harris had a shot to make it 3-3.
Kang made a difference in the shootout, saving the second and third attempts of the four he faced.
It was none other than Harris who took the final kick to score extra points in the FCC2 standings.
Cann and Harris were two of seven first-team players who attended the Cincinnati game.
“Ryan Coulter, our goalkeeping coach, gave me a penalty chart before the game showing where the penalty takers had (shots) in the past,” Kang said. I’ll review it before that.Once I’m in goal, it’s up to me to make the decision and let my intuition do it.”
“Any time is precious just to prove your worth to the club and show your worth to the organization, whether first team or second team… playing last night around 10pm. After three or four weeks of solid and sharp training, I feel like I’m back where I was, if not a little further. Get a game that applies some of the things I’ve been working on in my training.”
