LEXINGTON, Ky. – Lexington SC faced off against Monterey Bay FC for the second time this season. The match started off hot with multiple early attacks on goal for LSC. #8 Nick Firmino capitalized on the momentum in the 7th minute, curling in a free kick to put Lexington ahead 1-0.
The match quickly turned physical, with both sides picking up multiple yellow cards.
Monterey Bay FC found the equalizer in the 20th minute, as #9 Adam Larsson finished off a breakaway set up by #10 Alex Dixon.
The teams entered halftime level at 1-1.
The second half opened with continued pressure from both sides, each generating chances on goal, but neither able to break the deadlock.
A handball from #6 Joe Hafferty led to a penalty kick for Monterey Bay FC, which was calmly converted by #21 Anton Søjberg in the 75th minute to give them the lead.
After a hard-fought match, Monterey Bay FC walked away with a 2-1 win.
Lexington SC returns to action on Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m. ET, taking on New Mexico United in a USL Championship matchup at Lexington SC Stadium.
About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men’s professional soccer), and in USL Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women’s professional soccer). The two professional teams are the pinnacle of the soccer ecosystem in Lexington that features more than 1,000 players within its youth and academy systems. Lexington SC has recently opened a 7500-seat, state-of-the-art stadium, indoor facilities and training fields.