Late Goal Seals Crucial Win for Sarasota Paradise
A 91st-minute strike from Owen Barnett secured all three points for Sarasota Paradise in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kings Hammer FC – Sun City at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
In a game with few clear chances, Paradise left it late to find the breakthrough. Midfielder Owen Barnett delivered an outstanding finish into the top corner to seal the victory in dramatic fashion. Barnett was named the Sunrise Irrigation Player of the Game for his game-winning performance.
When asked about the win in the grand scheme of the season, goalkeeper Marten Brink emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum: “It’s amazing. We know we must win the rest of the games to be the top of the league.”
Paradise now turns their attention to their next matchup against Weston FC on June 28 at 7:30 PM. The game will be Chick-fil-A Night, featuring fun giveaways and a chance to win prizes. Tickets for the Weston FC game are available at sarasotaparadise.us/june28