HAMTRAMCK, MI (June 14, 2021)- The Detroit City FC UWS 2 team battled a tough Corktown AFC UWS 2 that resulted in a 2-2 draw from Keyworth Stadium.
Detroit City opened up the game a little slow and found themselves having a tough time possessing the ball in the midfield. With Corktown AFC controlling the ball mainly in the midfield and the tempo of the game, DCFC struggled to find and create chances for themselves.
After a diving breakaway save from #30 Goalkeeper Gabrielle Schriver, Detroit City turned their play around. They began to create chances by forcing Corktown AFC to lose the ball and find open runners down the sideline and in the middle of the field. Forward #21 Kayla Addison started to break down defenders; however, her shots would not be on target.
Corktown broke the tie in the 28 minute with a breakaway goal by Alexa Sabbagh.
DCFC would respond to that goal just minutes later as #18 Lilian Lucas would have a shot towards the bottom left corner. Unfortunately, that strike would be saved.
Despite being down at the half, a bright spot for the Le Rouge was defender #3 Brooke Honeycutt. She played very well in the back in the first half as she won many fifty-fifty balls and found open teammates after winning the ball. She was also able to push up at times to give the Le Rouge another look.
Detroit City would start the second half off with a bang. Just two minutes into the half, #33 Midfielder Hannah Becker scored a stunning goal that went to the top right corner from just outside the 18-box.
Becker’s goal was exactly what DCFC needed as they began to play with more confidence and started to control the tempo of the game more and more. After controlling possession for most of the half, a strong challenge by #30 Schriver resulted in a penalty for Corktown AFC. Alexa Sabbagh would take advantage of the opportunity and score her second goal of the match.
Corktown slowed the tempo down after their goal. With just minutes left and DCFC down a score, it looked as if the team was going to lose their first game of the season. However, #3 Honeycutt had other ideas. She took control of the ball, dribbled past a defender, and let her strike go towards the top left corner from the opposite side of the 18-box. The breathtaking goal took the life out of Corktown AFC and brought the crowd to their feet.
After her amazing goal and gritty game in the back, Brooke Honeycutt earned the Google Fi Woman of the Match.
The Detroit City UWS 2 team continues their campaign on June 17 at the Legacy Sports Facility in Brighton as they take on Legends FC at 7 p.m.
Match: Detroit City FC vs. Corktown AFC
Date: June 14, 2021
Competition: UWS 2
Venue: Keyworth Stadium – Hamtramck, MI
Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET
Weather: 75 degrees, sunny
Lineup: 30-Gabrielle Schriver, 2-Natalie Graf, 3-Brooke Honeycutt, 4-Gabriella Tremonti, 6-Brianne Rogers, 17-Megan Miles, 21-Kayla Addison, 26-Caroline Fleming, 33-Hannah Becker, 37-Julia Stancato, 55-Brooke Sleeva
Subs: 7-Morgan Reitano, 50-Katie Coleman, 18-Lilian Lucas, 39-Isabella Sabo, 34-Sydney Smith, 38-Meyah Romeo, 42-Keren Maze