Lexington SC left it as late as possible to snatch all three points against Tampa Bay Sun FC, with Addie McCain striking in the 90th minute to seal a 1–0 victory in USL Super League action on Friday night.
The first half offered little in the way of goals but carried an edge. Tampa Bay's Anna Heilferty picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute, setting an early tone for a physical contest. Neither side managed to break the deadlock before the break, and the game settled into a tense, grinding affair.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Chances were at a premium, and frustration crept in as the clock ticked past the hour mark. Lexington's Alyssa Bourgeois was cautioned in the 80th minute, a booking that underlined the desperation building on both sides as a draw looked increasingly likely.
Then came the decisive moment. With the match deep into its final minute of regulation, McCain found the back of the net to send the home crowd into pandemonium. It was the kind of goal that changes the complexion of an entire evening — 89 minutes of stalemate wiped out in an instant.
Tampa Bay had little time to respond and could not muster a meaningful reaction before the final whistle.
The victory gives Lexington SC a crucial three points and reinforces the value of persistence in a season where tight margins continue to separate the pack in the USL Super League standings.
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