FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 1:4 Lexington SC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Xavier Zengue scored twice as Lexington SC thrashed FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 4-1 away in the USL Championship. Zengue was the standout player, opening the scoring and adding a second before half-time to set his side on course for a dominant victory.

The turning point came early when Zengue converted Braudilio Rodrigues' cross in the 12th minute, and Nicolas Firmino doubled the lead two minutes later from Phillip Goodrum's assist. Marcus Epps made it three just before the break from Aaron Molloy's pass, and while Gino Vivi pulled one back for Tampa Bay in the 78th minute from Charlie Ostrem's delivery, Tarik Scott restored the three-goal cushion late on with Molloy's second assist.

Lexington were the better side throughout, controlling both halves with assertive play. CheckLive's model clearly favoured FC Tampa Bay Rowdies and was proven wrong, as Lexington's clinical finishing and sustained pressure told a different story. There is no next fixture to look ahead to.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of FC Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Lexington SC?

FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 1-4 Lexington SC (USL Championship).

Who scored?

Xavier Zengue (12', assist Braudilio Rodrigues) for Lexington SC; Nicolas Firmino (14', assist Phillip Goodrum) for Lexington SC; Marcus Epps (44', assist Aaron Molloy) for Lexington SC; Gino Vivi (78', assist Charlie Ostrem) for FC Tampa Bay Rowdies; Tarik Scott (86', assist Aaron Molloy) for Lexington SC.

Was Lexington SC's win deserved?

Yes — Lexington SC were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in FC Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Lexington SC?

Yellow cards: null (Lexington SC); Leland Archer (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies); Max Schneider (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies); Nathan Dossantos (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies).

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