FC Naples advances to the USL League One semi-finals
NAPLES, Fla — There have been a lot of unforgettable moments in FC Naples’ inaugural season.
What happened Saturday will be hard to beat.
FC Naples defeated USL League One defending champions, Union Omaha, on penalty kicks Saturday night in front of a packed house at Paradise Coast Sports Complex in the first round of the playoffs.
In round six of the overtime penalty kicks, back-up goalie Joel Serrano, dove to his right to deny Mark Bronnik, and send FC Naples to the semi-final round.
Click here to see Serrano’s amazing stop:
Our community’s first professional soccer team was tied 0-0 after 90 minutes.
As the drama increased with every touch in overtime, FC Naples and Union Omaha stayed tied 0-0 after an additional 30 minutes period.
To make matters even more tense, FC Naples goalie and captain, Edward Delgado, went down with an injury in the overtime period.
Read the full FOX4 article here…
About FC Naples: FC Naples is the first professional soccer team, based at the state-of-the-art Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida. As a United Soccer League expansion team, the team’s mission is to create a world-class family experience and to forge a title-contending squad that will be the pride of Southwest Florida. FC Naples’ crest, colors, and culture reflect the community’s rich history of strength and resilience, as well as its deep connection to the beach and waterways that have shaped the community. The team stands proud to represent the vibrant spirit of Naples. Learn more about the team at www.FCNaples.com.