Jacksonville, USA — Hartford Athletic silenced the home side with a clinical three-goal performance, converting their chances efficiently while Sporting JAX struggled to make their dominant possession count.
Augustine Williams gave Hartford the lead in first-half stoppage time, a goal that proved decisive in shaping the contest. Sporting JAX held the ball for long stretches but could not find a way through, finishing with just 3 shots on target from 11 attempts.
Samuel Careaga doubled the advantage in the 79th minute, and Adewale Obalola added a third in the 90th to seal a convincing road victory for Hartford Athletic.
GOALS:- 44' Augustine Williams - Hartford Athletic- 79' Samuel Careaga - Hartford Athletic- 90' Adewale Obalola - Hartford Athletic
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Sporting JAX: No standout performer — 68.6% possession produced only 3 shots on target- Hartford Athletic: Augustine Williams — opener just before halftime set the tone for the win
KEY STAT: Hartford Athletic registered 8 shots on target from just 13 attempts, converting 3, while Sporting JAX managed only 3 on target from 11 shots despite controlling 68.6% of possession.