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Fort Lauderdale CF pulled off a dramatic 3-2 victory over New York City II at Chase Stadium last night. It was a nail-biter, with goals coming in bunches late in the game.
The first half was a battle of attrition, with Fort Lauderdale taking a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Leonardo Afonso (penalty) and another goal by Afonso! Fort Lauderdale controlled possession in the first half but New York City II came into the second half with a renewed attacking spirit.
The second half saw a stunning turnaround! New York City II roared back, pulling two goals back, one from Shore and the other by Arévalo, making the score 2-2. The excitement continued as the clock ticked down.
Fort Lauderdale managed to find the winning goal in the final minutes of the match. Flores assisted Sunderland, securing Fort Lauderdale's victory. A controversial red card to Fort Lauderdale's Montenegro in the final moments added a layer of drama to the match. The game was full of suspense to the final whistle.
Fort Lauderdale started the game cautiously, but as the game progressed they showed more attacking prowess. New York City II initially struggled to maintain possession, but showed a stronger second-half push.