Where: Rock Springs Football Stadium (Lawrenceville, GA)
Date: Sunday, September 1st
Final Score: FC Birmingham 1 – 2 Kalonji Pro-Profile
FC Birmingham Goal Scorer: Michael Brew
In a challenging away match against Kalonji Pro-Profile, FC Birmingham faced a tough 2-1 defeat after a hard-fought game that was filled with both tension and drama.
The match was delayed for 90 minutes due to weather conditions, but once play began, both teams wasted no time in getting into the action. It was a back-and-forth battle in the early stages, but Kalonji Pro-Profile managed to break the deadlock. They took a 1-0 lead with a clever chip over FC Birmingham’s goalkeeper Nunez, following a defensive lapse.
The situation worsened for FC Birmingham just before halftime when Nunez was shown a red card with five minutes left in the first half. The team was forced to play the remainder of the match with ten men. Blake Walton, a senior at Ramsay High School, was called upon to make his debut as the replacement goalkeeper. Walton rose to the challenge, holding the scoreline and keeping FC Birmingham in the game.
Despite being a man down, FC Birmingham fought valiantly in the second half. Their efforts were rewarded when they earned a penalty kick, which Michael Brew successfully converted to equalize the score at 1-1.
As the match drew to a close, it seemed like FC Birmingham might salvage a point. However, Kalonji Pro-Profile managed to exploit their advantage once more, beating the defense down the right side and setting up an easy tap-in at the far post to secure a 2-1 victory.
Though disappointed with the result, FC Birmingham can take heart from their resilience and determination, especially given the challenging circumstances of the match. The team will now turn their focus to their home opener this Saturday at Pleasant Grove Stadium, where they will look to secure their first win of the season. Kickoff is at 7 PM, and fans are encouraged to come out and support the team. For ticket information, visit fcbirmingham.com/tickets.