Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: New England SC (2nd, 36 pts) held a 32-point advantage over Boston City (10th, 4 pts). Boston City had been under-performing their position — 133rd on five-round form against 10th in the table. Per game in the league, New England SC were scoring 2.29 and conceding 1.5, Boston City 1.29 and 3.57, against a competition average of 1.87 goals per team per game.
15 games without a win framed Boston City's arrival, having scored in 8 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, New England SC held 9 points of 15 and Boston City 1.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: New England SC led 3-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
New England SC: Casey Milliken (19'), Brady Poor (37'), Brady Poor (45'), Thomas Angelone (68') · Boston City: Samuel Bothwell (66'), Jake Moulton (87')
Key stats
Possession: New England SC 57% · Boston City 43% · Total shots: 4-3 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 6-2