Northern Lights edge Pacific Wave behind balanced scoring

Northern Lights beat Pacific Wave 1-0 on Day 86, a result that settled into a tense midfield battle. The match stayed within reach deep into the closing minutes.

Ibrahim Fernandez led the box score with 1 goals, and 2 shots. The performance gave the attack a clear first option whenever the match needed a clean look.

Arlo Patel scored 0, Elias Johnson led the defensive work with 4 actions, Santiago Novak kept the ball moving with 1 assists. That secondary production is what turned individual moments into a complete team result.

The replay and box score add more texture to the finish: every goal, shot, save, tackle, and turnover is now available for readers who want to trace how the match reached its final score.