The Men in Black (5-12-5) knock off the 1-0 Charlotte Independence on Saturday night at Kino North Stadium.
James Kelley Special to Arizona Daily Star FC Tucson snapped its 10-match home winless streak and picked up its first home league victory of the year thanks to a clean sheet and a goal from a Charlotte native.“As gritty a performance as you could possibly want, what a physical and mental effort from the group,” said FC Tucson coach Jon Pearlman. “I’m just so proud of them, they’ve suffered so deeply, especially at home with some good performances and not being able to get across the line.
“It’s been a brilliant effort from the whole team,” said FC Tucson goalkeeper Carlos Merancio. “We was fighting the whole year for this victory and it’s for the fans, they’ve been here the whole year supporting us.” “It’s been tough, it’s been a tough year for me, especially as a goalkeeper, conceding those goals but if you keep working and then keep being humble, you will get there,” Merancio said.
The win came after FC Tucson blew a 2-0 lead at Central Valley Fuego FC on Wednesday to lose 3-2. They were down a man the whole second half.
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