In an unexpected turn of events, the much-anticipated United Premier Soccer League showdown at Othello Regional Park saw street footie FC denied a promising two-goal lead, ending the game 4-2 to Frederick Kings.
NEXT MATCH: street footie VS. Bridge Sports Club II kicks off Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 7:00 pm EDT.
UPSL DMV D1 Match Day Two Results
MSI Pro 4-1 Cesena USA
Fredrick Kings 4-2 street footie
Sure Sports II 2-1 Bridge Sports II
street footie drops one space into fifth place at the end of the second round of play in the UPSL DVM D1 Fall 2023.
MSI Pro has moved to the top of the table with two wins and is even on points with second place Sure Spots II with one goal separating the two sides.
Bridge Sports II take third place with one win and is even on points with fourth place Fredrick Kings with one goal difference between the two teams
Cesena USA dropped to the bottom of the table with two goals away from the Orange Army.
Jared Obispo Nets Game Opener in 3 Minutes
street footie started the encounter on the front foot, setting a frantic pace from the get-go. Jared Obispo made his mark as early as the 3rd minute, netting the game’s opener with a sublime left-foot finish. It was a moment of history, making it the fastest goal in street footie FC history. It was a record previously held by Flávio Hastenreter (March 26, 2023 vs. Frederick Skyline). Obispos’s goal is also the fastest on record in UPSL Northeast thus far this season.
Riding high on confidence and dictating play, Flávio Hastenreter doubled street footie’s lead in the 20th minute with a brilliant strike, leaving the Frederick Kings’ defense stunned. With street footie in the driver’s seat, the day would take a deem twist. Frederick Kings afforded a lifeline in the 27th minute with the scoreline reading 2-1 in favor of street footie at the break.
An Exciting Season Ahead
The second half painted a different picture. street footie’s defense, solid in the first half, conceded two penalties in the 52nd and 62nd minute, respectively, converted by Frederick Kings, turning the game on its head.
The drama didn’t end there. A goal in the 82nd minute left street footie players and fans alike in disbelief, sealed the deal for Frederick Kings, culminating in a final score of 4-2.
Unpredictable Match
Technical Director Barak Shechter shared a few words after the match: “It’s never easy to lose, especially after taking such a commanding lead early on. The game of soccer can be unpredictable, and today was a testament to that. We started strong, played our style, but eventually lost three points.”
“This game will surely be a bitter pill to swallow, but we must learn, regroup, and ensure we close out games in the future.”
UPSL DMV D1 Match Day Three Fixture List
It’s too early to make sweeping predictions; the league has already given us a glimpse into what could be a thrilling season. The leading teams will aim to maintain their momentum, mid-table teams will look for consistency, and those at the bottom will seek points. The challenge will be for street footie to dust off this loss and return even stronger in the next fixture.
| Saturday | 09/09/2023 | street footie FC | Bridge Sports Club II | 7:00 PM | Ridge Road Recreational Park – Fld 4 |
| Sunday | 09/10/2023 | Sure Sports FC II | MSI Pro | 4:30 PM | Wilde Lake High School Stadium |
| Sunday | 09/10/2023 | Cesena FC USA | Frederick Kings FC | 7:00 PM | Byrne’s Ridge Park |
