When Tobacco Road FC and Lionsbridge FC met in Virginia on June 6th, it got ugly for Los Toros, who lost 6–0.

The June 13 rematch was very different as Tobacco Road won 3–2 and kept their playoff hopes alive. Los Toros (3–4–0) played with heart to dominate Lionsbridge FC (2–3–3) after going scoreless in their last match.

The game was heavily affected by the refs, but Tobacco Road was able to overcome tough calls to hold their three goal lead and snap a four-game losing streak. Lionsbridge fought back in the second half but it just wasn't enough.

Tobacco Road FC’s Mustapha Wadda scored his first goal in over a month to end his scoring drought. Lionsbridge FC’s Forita Munts scored a brace in a losing effort.

Tobacco Road FC needed a win at home against a Lionsbridge FC team that was looking to make a move up the table in the South Atlantic. In a game that had many many fouls, Tobacco Road was able to maintain great play and escape the game with zero red cards.

With Kellen Foster and Champe Mendoza back in the starting line up, Tobacco Road controlled the midfield and the first half.

After a early Taff Wadda goal, Tobacco Road continued attacking. Joaquin Del Rosario and Ben Fisher teamed up perfectly up top, causing problems for Lionsbridge defenders, and five minutes later, Oscar Moreno showed off his speed and got around the defender to put another past the goalkeeper.

The refs were able to spark some life into the Lionsbridge players, with several whistles and eventually a penalty for Lionsbridge in the 80th minute, converted by Fortia Munts. Just five minutes later, Munts took a marvelous free kick that bent right over the wall to the bring the game to 3–2. With just minutes left, Tobacco Road held onto the ball long enough to get the much-needed three points.

Tobacco Road FC still has hope in making the playoffs this season. Myrtle Beach Mutiny jump to the top of the table after dominating the Charlotte Eagles 6–0, but there are still plenty of games to play.

Man of the match

Joaquin Del Rosario: Joaquin fought hard the entire match and created a lot of chances for Los Toros. He sent a cross into the box that led to Tobacco Road scoring their second goal.

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Box score

Tobacco Road FC— 3

Lionsbridge FC— 2

Goals

Tobacco Road FC: Taff Wadda 2'; Ben Fisher 54'; Oscar Moreno 75'.

Lionsbridge FC: Fortia Munts 80'; Fortia Munts 88'.