AFC Cleveland defeated FC Sparta Michigan 5-1 on Sunday to move into the
fourth and final playoff spot in the Great Lakes Conference.
The first half ended 1-1, but the second half was all Royals. FC Sparta
was the victim of two red cards as Jacob Prudhomme and Ali Gelan were sent
off. This added to the home team’s difficulties as Cleveland’s attack was
indeed clicking on all cylinders.
Tom Beck finished with a brace, while Ryan Minick, Tommy Schmitt, and
Tommy Granot each scored a goal apiece.
New Albany’s Anthony Flowers made his NPSL debut, relieving starting
Royals goalkeeper Ben Yabrow late in the second half.
AFC Cleveland returns home to face 1st place Detroit City FC on July 5th
at Krenzler Field.
