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AFC Cleveland 2 Christos FC 1
Goals
3rd minsTom Beck (Assisted by: Mike Derezic)
61rst minute Pete Caringi (Assisted by: Levi Houapeu)
92nd minute Reymar Klotchko (Assisted by: Ian Larson)
Game Summary
The AFC Cleveland Royals grab a 2-1 win in the first round of the Hank Steinbrecher via a last-gasp combination between 90th minute substitutes Reymar Klotchko and Ian Larson. The win sets up a cup final between the Royals and PDL club Michigan Bucks at Stan Skoczen Stadium June 3 at 7:30 pm.
AFC Cleveland got out to a quick start thanks to a Tom Beck goal after receiving a brilliant deep pass from Mike Derezic in just the third minute of the game. Playing from ahead, the Royals kept pressure on their opponents and searched for a second against their Maryland-based opponents. Christos FC, who thrive in cup competitions, kept the Royals honest and nearly broke through with an equalizer on multiple occasions in the first half.
Christos FC would find their equalizer in the 61rst minute from forward Pete Caringi as the Royals were temporarily down a man with centerback Coletun Long receiving treatment for an apparent leg injury. The rest of the match involved end-to-end opportunities for both clubs, but it appeared the match would be decided in extra time as the score remained tied after the regulation 90 minutes was complete.
On the last few touches of the game, Larson was given the ball near the left endline before sending a hopeful cross into the box. Klotchko used his fresh legs to elevate above the Christos defense and head home the winning goal.
With the late winner, AFC Cleveland earned a spot in the June 3 Hank Steinbrecher Cup Final against the winner of the first game of the night, Michigan Bucks. The game will be played at after the third-place matchup between Christos FC and Chicago FC, with an estimated kickoff time of 7:30 pm.
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