Wolves FC Triumph Over Edmonton AC Milan in High-Scoring Thriller

Edmonton, AB - In an electrifying match on January 3, 2025, Wolves FC and Edmonton AC Milan faced off in a game that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With both teams showcasing their skills and determination, the encounter was a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in a high-scoring thriller. Here's a detailed look at the match that saw Wolves FC secure a crucial victory in their quest for playoff qualification.

Match Statistics

Edmonton AC Milan:

• Shots on Target: 12

• Goals: 4

• Free Kicks: 7

Wolves FC:

• Shots on Target: 18

• Goals: 6

• Yellow Cards: 3 (Mario Lefevre, Michael Cox, Jason Vuzi)

Match Summary

Final Score: Wolves FC 6 - 3 Edmonton AC Milan

Goals:

• Edmonton AC Milan: Victor Tadros (4', 28'), Isaiah Maluta (38')

• Wolves FC: Samuel Vieira (9'), Liam Van Laar (12', 42'), Felix Guite (31', 33'), Michael Cox (44')

First Half:

The match kicked off with high intensity, and it didn't take long for the action to begin. In the 4th minute, Victor Tadros of Edmonton AC Milan scored the first goal, giving his team an early lead. Wolves FC quickly responded with a goal from Samuel Vieira in the 9th minute, leveling the score. Just three minutes later, Liam Van Laar put Wolves FC ahead with a well-placed shot.

Despite several attempts from both sides, including shots on target by Carlos Sandoval and Matthew Diaz for Edmonton AC Milan, and efforts from Michael Cox and Felix Guite for Wolves FC, the first half ended with Wolves FC leading 2-1.

Second Half:

The second half saw a flurry of goals and intense action. Victor Tadros scored his second goal of the match in the 28th minute, bringing the score to 2-2. However, Wolves FC's Felix Guite quickly regained the lead with a goal in the 31st minute, followed by another goal just two minutes later, making it 4-2.

Edmonton AC Milan's Isaiah Maluta managed to score in the 38th minute, narrowing the gap to 4-3. But Wolves FC's relentless attack continued, with Liam Van Laar scoring his second goal in the 42nd minute and Michael Cox adding another in the 44th minute.

The match ended with Wolves FC securing a 6-3 victory over Edmonton AC Milan.

Referees

• Main Referee: Kevin McGregor

• Assistant Referee: Mihai Voicu

• Timekeeper: Owen Procter

Playoff Chances and Future Prospects

With this victory, Wolves FC has bolstered their chances of making it to the playoffs. Currently in 6th place, they have a 12% chance of qualifying. However, their path to the playoffs is fraught with challenges as they face top teams like Rangers, Scottish, and BTB in the upcoming matches. The team will need to maintain their form and capitalize on every opportunity to secure a playoff spot.

Edmonton AC Milan, on the other hand, is fighting to finish as high as possible in the standings. Currently in 16th place, their focus is on improving their position to secure better seeding for next year's league. Despite the loss, the team showed resilience and will be looking to build on their performance in the remaining matches.

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches in the Edmonton Futsal League!