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Matchweek 5 Review: Futsal Factory Academy Completes Sweep Over Inter Detroit
Futsal Factory Academy Stays Unbeaten with 9-4 Win Over Inter Detroit
Futsal Factory Academy continued their strong start to the season with a 9-4 victory over Inter Detroit in Matchweek 5, overcoming an early deficit to remain atop the Midwest Division standings.
The match started with FFA’s in-form Thomas Dono striking early, combining with Gui Ramos off an inbounds play to put the home side ahead 1-0. However, Inter Detroit responded in stunning fashion, scoring three times in a frantic opening three minutes. Edwin Gomez equalized after capitalizing on a defensive mistake before Nate Boos added a brilliant chipped finish to take the lead. Bret Russell extended the advantage to 3-1 after another costly FFA turnover.
At that point, Futsal Factory made a crucial adjustment, subbing in starting goalkeeper Robert Damron, who immediately made his presence felt with a spectacular save. His impact stabilized the home side, who slowly regained control of the game.
Inter Detroit held their 3-1 lead for nearly 10 minutes before FFA finally broke through. Unejs Ramxhikc fired home from distance on a counterattack to cut the deficit to 3-2. Minutes later, Dono converted a 10-yard penalty to level the score at 3-3. With three minutes left in the half, Andrew Schwartz put FFA ahead with a slick midcourt move and top-shelf finish past a scrambling Inter defense.
Just before halftime, Inter Detroit responded from a corner kick, with Edwin Gomez setting up Eduardo Cardenas for an easy tap-in to send the teams into the break tied at 4-4.
The second half saw a turning point early, as Eduardo Cardenas was sent off four minutes in for a second yellow card. FFA wasted no time punishing the mistake, scoring just 20 seconds later as Dono buried a rebound for his third goal of the night to make it 5-4.
From there, Futsal Factory took full control. Khal Suleiman smashed a free kick midway through the half to make it 6-4. Moments later, Dono completed his four-goal night, firing home a deflected pass to stretch the lead to 7-4, forcing Inter Detroit to call a timeout.
With a minute left, Josh Jasinkiewicz put the game to bed with a spectacular full-field goal, lofting a first-time finish over the entire defense. The exclamation point came just 30 seconds later when Suleiman pulled off a ridiculous back-heel goal to wrap up the 9-4 win.
With this victory, Futsal Factory Academy sweeps the season series against Inter Detroit, improving to 2-0 and taking sole possession of the top spot in the Midwest Division. Inter Detroit, despite another promising start, remains winless and will need to regroup ahead of their next matchup.
Full stats are available on the NFPL website. Full game replay is available on the Official NFPL YouTube Channel.
A LOOK AT THE TABLE AFTER MATCHWEEK 5:
Futsal Factory Academy solidifies their position at the top of the Midwest Division, now at 2-0 with a strong +10 goal difference, establishing themselves as early favorites. We'll see what Cadence SFC bring to the division in Matchweek 6!
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