Warwick Football Academy opens play in the Texas International Cup with a 3-2 win over the Arkansas Comets.
The Under 16 Boys WFA team began participation in the Arlington, Texas tournament, securing 3 points from their opening group game.
Sami Carolo opened the scoring early in the first half before Keori Leverock doubled the lead. Arkansas would pull one back to end the half with WFA holding a narrow 2-1 lead at the half.
WFA continued to battle in the rising temperatures during the 2nd half and were the dominant team. Sami Carolo would restore the two-goal lead for the Bermuda team with a well-taken goal to complete his brace. A host of missed chances by the WFA would set up a nervy finish when Arkansas capitalized on an errant back pass to close the gap to 3 - 2.
The referee’s whistle to end the game was a welcomed relief for an exhausted WFA, who will now focus on recovery and preparation for a doubleheader on match day 2 when they take on the Texas Sting and Lubbock Soccer Club.
