In the latest soccer news, the Puerto Rico Islanders come from behind against the mighty Hondurian Marathon from a deficit of 0-1 to win 2-1. Palacios assumed the lead for Marathon as miscommunication allowed the ball to sneak into the net from a Marathon set-piece.
In the second half, it appeared that Marathon would hold on to their lead despite the Islanders excellent offensive charge. However, in the 73rd minute Nicholas Adderly received a perfect soft lobbing pass to the crown of his head which he flicked on goal tying the game 1-1. The Islanders turned up the offensive and defensive pressure with a high work rate. Coach Colin Clarke made an excellent tactical substitution bringing in Trinidad and Tobago native, Kendall Jagdeosingh. Jagdeosingh ran on to a through ball in the left corner of the field, cut towards the post, turned right for a better angle, and rifled a shot which was slightly deflected into the goal.
This soccer video features goals and highlights from the PR Islanders vs Marathon game.
The Puerto Rico Islanders appeared to lack the inspiration but flipped the switch and gave themselves a one goal lead heading into their away leg in Honduras. Marathon has been one of the best teams in the tournament this season and will be a fierce opponent at home.
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