DME Academy Sarasota 2 vs 3 Shock City FC- Premier

Shock City FC- Premier travelled to Oak Park School to face DME Academy Sarasota in a tense league away fixture on 30 May 2026, kicking off at 7:30pm. The match concluded with Shock City securing a thrilling 3-2 victory after 90 minutes plus added time, overturning a halftime deficit to claim all three points.

Shock City lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with Andrew Schiffer on the right, Daniel Lopez centrally, and Hector Fuentes on the left. This defensive trio was expected to provide solidity and cover, while the midfield quartet of Luis Lardizabal on the right, Sebastian Gacharna and Max Moon centrally, and Bruce Metzger on the left aimed to control possession and supply the attacking players. Ahead of them, Diego Ornelas and Antonio Chavdarov operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, tasked with creating chances and linking play to the lone striker, Gabriel Rivas. The goalkeeper Michael Daniels was charged with organising the defence and keeping a clean sheet. On the bench, Shock City had Max LaFramboise, Patricio Salazar, and Juan Pablo Echeverry ready to make an impact if called upon.

The first half saw Shock City take the lead through a penalty converted by Luis Lardizabal in the 38th minute, a crucial moment that gave them the advantage heading into the break. The penalty was awarded following an infringement in the box, and Lardizabal confidently dispatched the spot-kick to put his side ahead.

However, the second half began with a swift response from DME Academy Sarasota, who capitalised on a defensive mistake just two minutes after the restart to level the scores. Shock City’s backline was caught out, allowing the opponents to find the net and bring the game back on terms. The visitors then fell behind in the 55th minute as DME Academy Sarasota scored again, taking a 2-1 lead and putting Shock City under significant pressure.

At the same time as conceding the second goal, Shock City made their first substitution, bringing on Max LaFramboise for Antonio Chavdarov in an attempt to inject fresh energy into the attacking midfield. Ten minutes later, another change was made with Patricio Salazar replacing Bruce Metzger on the left side of midfield, signalling a tactical tweak to regain control in the middle of the park.

Shock City’s persistence paid off in the 68th minute when Max Moon struck a stunning long-range effort with his right foot, following a short pass from Luis Lardizabal. This equaliser was a vital boost for the visitors, restoring parity and reigniting their hopes of victory.

The final substitution came in the 72nd minute as Juan Pablo Echeverry replaced the tiring striker Gabriel Rivas, aiming to add fresh legs and attacking impetus in the closing stages.

The match remained finely poised until injury time, when Max Moon once again rose to the occasion. In the 94th minute, he unleashed another powerful long-range strike with his right foot, this time assisted by Juan Pablo Echeverry. This late goal sealed a dramatic 3-2 win for Shock City, completing a remarkable comeback and securing a valuable three points on the road.

Shock City’s resilience and tactical adjustments proved decisive in overcoming a spirited DME Academy Sarasota side. The 3-4-2-1 formation allowed them to absorb pressure and strike effectively on the counter, with key contributions from midfielders Luis Lardizabal and Max Moon, who both scored crucial goals. The substitutions also played a pivotal role in turning the tide, particularly the introduction of Echeverry who provided the assist for the winning goal.

In a pulsating encounter at Oak Park School, Shock City FC- Premier demonstrated their fighting spirit and quality to emerge victorious in a closely contested league fixture.