Miami FC falls to Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0
MIAMI -- Miami FC suffered a tough loss against Tampa Bay Rowdies, with the final score being 2-0 in favor of the Rowdies.
Despite the loss, Miami FC coach Anthony Pulis said that the team had control of the game for most of the time. However, they were unable to convert their chances into goals.
The game started off with Miami FC having a strong possession and creating a chance with a shot on goal in the 20th minute, but they were unable to convert it into a goal.
Unfortunately, their momentum was short-lived, as Tampa Bay took the lead in the 22nd minute with a goal from Sebastian Guenzatti.
The second half saw Tampa Bay maintain their momentum, with another goal in the 54th minute off a corner kick, putting them 2-0 ahead of Miami FC.
Despite the deficit, Miami FC didn't give up and continued to create chances. In the 84th minute, there was a great attempt with a shot from Salazar, but it was still not enough to score.
Despite the loss, Miami FC can take some positives from the game.
They had several opportunities to score but were just unable to find the back of the net. Coach Pulis and his team will now regroup and prepare for their next home game against Detroit City FC on April 15th at FIU Stadium. It will be a crucial game for Miami FC as they look to bounce back from the loss and get some momentum going.
Overall, it was a disappointing result for Miami FC, but they will learn from their mistakes and come back stronger in the next game. With the right mindset and tactics, they can turn their fortunes around and put on a solid performance in front of their home fans.
CBS News Miami is the official broadcast partner for Miami FC. This story was reprinted with permission from MiamiFC.com.