(NASL 2015 Fall) Jacksonville Armada 1v0 New York Cosmos

Saturday 18th July 2015

Community First Park, Jacksonville   Attendance 8,167

The struggling Armada stunned the Cosmos by ending the New York's side unbeaten run after the Cosmos' first visit to Jacksonville in the modern era. Even given New York's long winless run away from home, Jacksonville were given little hope after losing all 3 of their previous games and failing to score in the process.

The first half did reflect that thought as Cosmos created several chances to score, but squandered them all, something they would eventually pay for. the first real chance was denied by the woodwork as  Hunter Freeman free kick struck the post in the 17th minute.

4mins later and a well worked move gave Raul a chance on goal, but under pressure his shot went wide. Jacksonville were looking at the back, but Cosmos were failing to capitalise. Guenzatti was presented with a chance after more poor play from the Armada back line, but his shot was well saved.

The post again came to Jacksonville's rescue just before half time as Raul smashed his effort against the post from a rebound after an effort from Mkosana had been saved.

The home side did manage an effort just before half time when Krizanovic fired wide from a narrow angle after a good ball from Barret.

Cosmos were made to pay for not taking their chances as the home side went ahead early in the 2nd half. Jimmy Maurer was beaten to a cross into the Cosmos box and the ball looped up invitingly for Krizanovic, who had the simple chance to tap the ball into an empty net.

Cosmos came close to equalising straight away as Lucky had an effort brilliantly saved after a knock down from Restrepo fell into the path of the striker.

Armada keeper David Sierra was called into action again as he had to be quick to smother the danger as Restrepo shaped to shoot soon after. The Armada defence was being cut open with regularity as New York went through again, but still the goal would not come as Restrepo wasted a good chance by slipping an effort wide of the post.

Jacksonville managed to reduce the number of chances Cosmos created and when Cosmos did manage to create an opportunity Sierra continued his heroics and tipped over a rasping drive from Restrepo in the games closing moments.