Overview:
Brooklyn FC dropped a 3–2 decision to Miami FC in USL Championship action on Saturday night.
MIAMI – Brooklyn FC dropped a 3–2 decision to Miami FC in USL Championship action on Saturday night.
Brooklyn dropped to 11th place with a 2-5-1 mark and seven points, while fifth-place Miami improved to 3-2-3 and 12 points.
Miami opened the scoring in the 35th minute through fullback Bachir Ndiaye, capitalizing on a set-piece to take the lead.
Brooklyn responded quickly, leveling the match two minutes later. Forward Markus Anderson struck from outside the box, finishing a fast break set up by winger Christopher Olney, Jr.
The second half proved decisive, beginning with an unfortunate moment for the visitors as an own goal in the 51st minute gave Miami a 2–1 advantage.
The home side extended its lead in the 71st minute when forward Jurgen Locadia finished a counterattack to make it 3–1.
Brooklyn continued to push forward and found a lifeline in the 75th minute, as forward Stefan Stojanovic finished from close range after a headed assist from forward Juan Carlos Obregon, Jr., to cut the deficit to 3–2.
The visitors maintained pressure in the closing stages, generating multiple chances in and around the penalty area, including a late effort from Christopher Olney Jr. that was saved in stoppage time.
Despite attacking pressure and several set-piece opportunities, Brooklyn was unable to find an equalizer before the final whistle.