CHRIS CIAGLIA

There’s an honest debate to be had regarding the best run from FC Motown’s 1-0 Second Round win against professional side AC Syracuse Pulse on Wednesday. On one hand there’s Federico De Oliveira who charged into the box to strike home a pass from former Portuguese professional Samuel Pompée in the 96th minute to win the game in extra time. The other option is Motown co-owner Dan Karosen who sprinted down the bleachers at MSU Soccer Park after the ball went in the net, arms fully raised in the air and screaming his lungs out.

FC Motown forward Ryan Peterson is the only person who truly knows whether his game winning goal was a cross or a shot. Ultimately, the goal in the 90th minute won FC Motown its First Round replay against West Chester United SC, 1-0, on Friday night in Montclair, N.J. This is the first time West Chester United, who won the original game 3-2 in extra time, have ever lost in the tournament’s first round.

FC Motown is appealing the result of its 3-2 First Round extra time loss to West Chester United SC from Tuesday night. The reasoning stems from an alleged violation of Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and FIFA rules in regards to player substitutions. The New Jersey team filed to injunction on Wednesday afternoon to US Soccer. This has been confirmed by both teams and the USSF.

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