Daphne, AL – Webber International opened the scoring late in the first half after withstanding steady pressure from Faulkner. Goalkeeper Alvaro Becerril Garcia was tested early, collecting five saves in the opening 45 minutes, including a crucial stop in the 25th minute when Faulkner's Angel Ugwumba rattled a shot off the crossbar. The Warriors struck first in the 38th minute when Miguel da Silva found the back of the net for his first goal of the season, giving WIU a 1–0 advantage heading into halftime .
Second Half
Faulkner responded quickly after the break, equalizing in the 49th minute through Angel Ugwumba. Despite Garcia's continued effort in goal, the Eagles pulled ahead midway through the half. Julio Cesar gave Faulkner a 2–1 lead in the 73rd minute, followed just two minutes later by a strike from Konsti Witte, extending the deficit to 3–1 .
Late Rally
Webber refused to go quietly, battling back with de Silva again playing hero. In the 84th minute, he slotted home his second goal of the match, cutting the deficit to 3–2. The Warriors pressed forward in the final minutes but couldn't find the equalizer, despite pushing numbers high up the pitch .
Key Performances
- Miguel da Silva: Scored both goals for the Warriors, one in each half, keeping Webber in contention throughout.
- Alvaro Becerril Garcia: Recorded nine saves, including several acrobatic efforts that kept WIU within striking distance .
- Discipline was a factor for Webber, as Preechayan Piyachatiwongs and Tyler Keating each picked up yellow cards late in each half .
Final Score
Faulkner 3, Webber International 2
The result drops Webber to 2–2 on the season, while Faulkner secured the neutral-site victory in Fairhope, Alabama.