Lower Cape May Rally Past Atlantic City 2-1

Atlantic City make the breakthrough

The report says Emanuel Zuleta put Atlantic City ahead before the interval, finishing from Juan Reyes-Medina’s assist. The hosts appeared to have the platform needed to protect their advantage, but Lower Cape May reportedly increased the attacking pressure after the restart.

The momentum shifted when Dyakov finished a move supplied by Chris Duley. It was described as Dyakov’s fourth goal of the season, bringing the visitors level and giving them renewed belief.

Dyakov supplies the decisive moment

Dyakov then became the creator, setting up the move that ended with Garcia putting Lower Cape May in front. That sequence is the clearest feature of the reported comeback: one player delivered both the equaliser and the final pass for the winner.

Lower Cape May also reportedly carried the greater attacking threat, registering 10 shots on goal to Atlantic City’s seven. Those figures point to a second-half performance that was more than a smash-and-grab victory.

Goalkeepers keep the margin narrow

Atlantic City goalkeeper Dennis Castro is reported to have made seven saves, while Liam Grimes stopped six efforts for Lower Cape May. Grimes’ contribution was particularly important after the visitors moved ahead, helping preserve the narrow advantage.

The report says the defeat leaves Atlantic City with a 5-5 record. Lower Cape May, meanwhile, will want to build on the character shown in recovering from behind.

The next fixture will reveal whether this was a one-off comeback or evidence of a team developing the resilience to turn difficult matches in its favour.