MUSKEGON, Mich. — A pair of early goals ended up being a false dawn for Duluth FC, as Muskegon Rising scored five times unanswered to knock out the visitors 5-2 in the NPSL Midwest Region semifinals on Friday.
After scoring in the first minute of their quarterfinal win against FC Columbus, the BlueGreens struck early again, going ahead in the second minute of play on a goal from Sam Thornton.
The visitors’ excitement doubled when Wynand Wessels made it 2-0 in the 10th minute of play, chipping the ball over the goalkeeper from long range.
However, Muskegon responded, scoring its first goal of the night in the 17th minute and evening the game just before halftime. In the second half, Muskegon took the lead eight minutes after the break and added goals in the 60th and 65th minutes. Vitalis Takawira Jr. scored four of the five goals for the winners.
Muskegon will face Cleveland SC, a 2-0 winner over Med City FC, in the Midwest Region final on Sunday.
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