Match Recap: USC Sumter Falls to Miami Dade in Road Match
�� Match Summary
USC Sumter struggled to find rhythm on the road as Miami Dade College delivered a commanding 4–0 victory, scoring twice in each half and controlling possession throughout the match. The Fire Ants were held without a shot on goal and faced mounting pressure from a dynamic Miami Dade attack.
Carl Laurent led the Sharks with a brace, scoring in the 25th and 31st minutes. Jeremy Levivier and Mario Bardi added second-half goals to seal the win. Miami Dade's midfield, anchored by Eduardo Cornejo, Matteo DePalo, and Emmanuele Serra, orchestrated the offense with three total assists.
USC Sumter's defense was tested repeatedly, and despite efforts from Martin Pastrello in goal, the Fire Ants couldn't contain Miami Dade's pace and precision.
�� Key Performers
Miami Dade College
- Carl Laurent – 2 goals
- Jeremy Levivier – 1 goal
- Mario Bardi – 1 goal
- Eduardo Cornejo, Emmanuele Serra, Matteo DePalo – 1 assist each
- Samuel Cavo (GK) – 4 saves, clean sheet
USC Sumter
- Martin Pastrello (GK) – Faced 6 shots on goal
- Ciro Ottado, Luciano Viejo, Carl-Emil Iwersen – Only players to register shots
���� Discipline
The match saw a spike in fouls and cards:
- USC Sumter: 4 yellow cards (Kohel, Gomez, Pastrello, Boulos) and a red card to Lautaro Guerra in the 58th minute.
- Miami Dade: 1 yellow card (Facundo Ochoa)
�� Team Stats
| Category | USC Sumter | Miami Dade |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on Goal | 0 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 0 |
��️ Coach's View
USC Sumter's coaching staff will look to regroup after a tough road loss. The team struggled to generate offensive chances and will need to tighten defensive coordination, especially with conference play intensifying. The red card and lack of shots on goal highlight areas for immediate improvement.