Vancouver Whitecaps FC II came out on top in a remarkable 6-4 victory over Saint Louis City SC 2, despite being heavily outshot and having less possession. The visitors made the most of their chances, with goalkeeper making 11 saves to keep their side in the game.
Zack Lillington opened the scoring for Saint Louis in the 5th minute, but Daniel Ittycheria equalised just before half-time. A flurry of goals followed in stoppage time (minute 990), with Yuma Tsuji, Carson Rassak, Cristiano Bruletti and Micaah Garnette all scoring for Vancouver, while Lillington added his second and Zach Zengue also struck for Saint Louis. Trevor Wright and Lillington were booked, but it did not slow the tempo.
The numbers tell the story: Saint Louis had 29 total shots (13 on target) to Vancouver’s 11 (4 on target), and 54% possession, but the visitors’ 11 saves and clinical finishing – converting four of their five big chances – proved decisive. Saint Louis missed four big chances, while Vancouver converted one of three.
