In a commanding display at Skyway Park on 22 March 2025, Shock City triumphed over Estates FC with a final score of 2-0. The match kicked off at 6:00pm, showcasing a blend of tactical prowess and individual brilliance from the home side, who maintained their strong league form with this victory.
Shock City lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking flair. Ryan Rivera took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Jason Perez on the right, Alex Lewis and Daniel Lopez in central defence, and Bruce Metzger on the left. The midfield duo of Jorge Nanes-Merccado and Sebastian Gacharna were tasked with controlling the tempo and linking play, while Max Moon operated as an attacking midfielder, looking to support the front three. Up front, Christian Albright and Geraldo Corredor occupied the wide forward positions, with Alejandro Carballea leading the line as the central striker.
The substitutes for Shock City included Hector Fuentes, Alexis Astorga, Noah Stahl, Jadly Eloi, Joffre Guevara, and Zachary Warden, providing depth and tactical options for the manager as the match progressed.
The match began with an early attempt from Alejandro Carballea in the sixth minute, but his effort was saved by the Estates FC goalkeeper. Just two minutes later, Max Moon also tested the opposition's defence, only to be denied again. The home side's pressure was evident, with Bruce Metzger committing a foul for holding in the eighth minute, although it did not result in a penalty.
As the first half unfolded, Carballea found himself offside in the tenth minute, while Christian Albright was penalised for a handball shortly after. Geraldo Corredor then had a chance in the thirteenth minute, but his shot went high. Jason Perez followed suit in the sixteenth minute, sending his attempt wide of the target.
Sebastian Gacharna's late tackle in the twenty-third minute resulted in a foul, but Shock City continued to press forward. The breakthrough finally came in the thirty-first minute when Christian Albright scored from close range, converting a cross from Bruce Metzger with his left foot. This goal ignited the home crowd and set the tone for the remainder of the half.
Despite further attempts from Corredor and Moon, who both had shots saved, the first half concluded with Shock City leading 1-0. The half-time whistle blew at 45 minutes, with the home side in a strong position.
The second half began with an offside call against Albright in the fiftieth minute, followed by a wide attempt from him just a minute later. Estates FC struggled to find their rhythm, receiving two yellow cards in the thirty-eighth minute for persistent infringements and offensive language, respectively.
In the sixty-fifth minute, Shock City made a tactical substitution, bringing on Alexis Astorga for Jorge Nanes-Merccado. The home side's goalkeeper, Ryan Rivera, showcased his skills with a full-stretch save in the sixty-ninth minute, denying an attempt from the visitors.
As the match progressed, Shock City made further substitutions, with Noah Stahl replacing Alejandro Carballea in the seventy-fifth minute. However, the game took a turn when Sebastian Gacharna received a yellow card for serious foul play in the seventy-seventh minute.
The home side doubled their lead in the seventy-ninth minute when Christian Albright scored his second goal of the match, assisted by Geraldo Corredor's clever flick. Albright's left-footed finish from close range left the Estates FC defence reeling.
Max Moon was cautioned for dissent in the eightieth minute, as tensions rose on the pitch. Shock City continued to press, with attempts from Hector Fuentes, Albright, and Noah Stahl all saved in the closing stages.
In the eighty-seventh minute, Shock City made their final substitutions, introducing Jadly Eloi for Corredor and Joffre Guevara for Moon. Zachary Warden came on for Gacharna in stoppage time, as the home side looked to see out the match.
Ultimately, Shock City secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory, demonstrating their attacking prowess and defensive resilience against a struggling Estates FC side. The win solidifies their position in the league and sets a positive tone for the remainder of the season.
