Shock City FC- Premier Secure 2-0 Win To Open Florida C

Shock City FC- Premier faced FC Aiken at the neutral venue of Lake Myrtle Sports Complex on 16 January 2026, with kick-off at 5:00pm. The tournament match ended in a 2-0 victory for Shock City FC- Premier after a disciplined and tactically astute display over 90 minutes plus added time.

Shock City FC- Premier lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with Michael Tsalickis on the right, Daniel Lopez centrally, and Noah Reed on the left. The midfield four consisted of Hector Fuentes on the right flank, Alejandro Carballea and Diego Ornelas occupying the central midfield roles, and Joe Raisbeck on the left. Ahead of them, Antonio Chavdarov and Bruce Jeter operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, supporting lone striker Wilson Paladines. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the back three while allowing width and creativity from the midfield and attacking midfield positions. The goalkeeper was Ryan Rivera, tasked with commanding the area and organising the defence. The substitutes named were Jean Morisset, Legoff Barthelemy, Max Moon, and Sebastian Gacharna.

The match began with both sides probing cautiously, but it was Shock City FC- Premier who looked the more composed. The first notable moment came in the 23rd minute when goalkeeper Ryan Rivera produced a remarkable point-blank reaction save to deny FC Aiken a clear chance, keeping the scoreline level and boosting his team’s confidence.

As the first half progressed, Shock City FC- Premier maintained control of the midfield, with Diego Ornelas particularly influential in breaking up opposition play and distributing the ball efficiently. Despite some pressure from FC Aiken, the home side’s defensive trio remained resolute, preventing any clear openings.

At the interval, Shock City FC- Premier made a wholesale change, bringing on all four substitutes: Jean Morisset replaced central defender Daniel Lopez, Legoff Barthelemy came on for striker Wilson Paladines, Max Moon took over from right attacking midfielder Antonio Chavdarov, and Sebastian Gacharna substituted for central midfielder Alejandro Carballea. This fresh injection of energy and tactical adjustment aimed to increase attacking impetus and maintain defensive stability.

The second half saw the substitutes quickly make their mark. In the 64th minute, Jean Morisset opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike using his right foot, a goal that broke the deadlock and sent the Shock City FC- Premier supporters into raptures. This goal was a testament to Morisset’s confidence and technical ability, arriving just 19 minutes after coming on.

Just four minutes later, Max Moon doubled the advantage with a superb solo effort. Receiving a clever flicked assist from Bruce Jeter, Moon showcased his dribbling skills and composure before finishing neatly with his right foot. This goal effectively sealed the contest and demonstrated the attacking threat Shock City FC- Premier could pose from midfield and forward positions.

Throughout the remainder of the match, Shock City FC- Premier controlled the tempo, with Diego Ornelas continuing to impress in midfield, breaking up play and linking defence to attack seamlessly. The defence, marshalled by Michael Tsalickis and Noah Reed, remained disciplined, ensuring FC Aiken were unable to mount any meaningful comeback.

The match concluded with Shock City FC- Premier securing a deserved 2-0 victory, a result built on tactical organisation, effective substitutions, and moments of individual brilliance. Diego Ornelas was named Player of the Match for his outstanding midfield performance, which was pivotal in both defensive duties and initiating attacks.

This win at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex will provide Shock City FC- Premier with confidence as they progress further in the tournament, having demonstrated both resilience and attacking quality against a determined FC Aiken side.