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Phoenix Rising FC (1-2-0) picked up a 1-0 shutout win at home  tonight in front of 6,036 fans vs. Oakland Roots SC (1-1-1) thanks to a second half goal from Panos Armenakas.

The goal was set up by a stellar run down the left side by Juan Carlos Azocar.

“I’m delighted for the players,” said Rising Head Coach Danny Stone, who picked up the first win of his head coaching career. “It’s been a couple of weeks where we asked some questions and they continued to work. Tonight, I felt the team completely deserved a victory. The effort and performance they gave tonight was deserving of a victory.”

Head Coach Danny Stone speaks to the media following a 1-0 win against Oakland Roots SC.

Midfielder Panos Armenakas speaks to the media following a 1-0 win against Oakland Roots SC.

Defender Juan Azocar speaks to the media following a 1-0 win against Oakland Roots.

MATCH RECAP: Head Coach Danny Stone speaks to the media following a 0-1 loss against Monterey Bay FC.

Head Coach Danny Stone speaks to the media following a 0-1 loss to Birmingham Legion.