Portland, CT — A late equalizer from Hartford City forced Stockade FC to share the points on the road in Hartford City.
A back and forth first half, saw only a few half chances for both sides, the better of which came to Stockade FC. Hugo Guerra (URI) found his space on the left flank but fired a strike just wide.
Stockade FC began to develop a rhythm in the second half and create more dangerous play. The deadlock was finally broken in the 62’ minute when pressure forced a Hartford City turnover and Richard Morris sprung to action. Morris calmly tucked home the Stockade FC lead with his second goal in consecutive matches.
Ultimately, a late Hartford equalizer would spoil the night as a miss hit cross caught Dylan McDermott (Marist) off his line.
Both teams pushed for a late winner. Chances were created because of tired legs, but in the end, no winner was in the cards for either side.
After a 3-0 win in Kingston, and a 1-1 draw in Hartford, Stockade FC retains the Wooden Shoe, the trophy created by the Dutch Guard and Agents of Hale.
Stockade FC remains undefeated at 3-0-3 (W-L-T) and returns to Dietz Stadium on Saturday June 19 when Boston City travels to Kingston.
MOTM: Christian Geddes (#3 Defender)
The Iona outside back was brilliant on defense all night, limiting the chances for Hartford City and creating Stockade FC attacks through his build up play.
