RENO, Nev. (June 29, 2019) — Sacramento Republic FC’s three-game unbeaten run in league play came to an end on Saturday night as the club fell 2-0 on the road to Reno 1868 FC.
RENO, Nev. (June 29, 2019) — Sacramento Republic FC’s three-game unbeaten run in league play came to an end on Saturday night as the club fell 2-0 on the road to Reno 1868 FC.
Sacramento’s regional rivals had a handful of decent scoring opportunities in the first 20 minutes of play, but Republic FC’s backline initially held off the danger.
That was until the 35th minute when Reno’s Duke Lacroix stormed into Sacramento’s defensive half and played a delicate pass into the box that pinballed off a Republic FC defender and directly to the foot of 1868 FC midfielder Raul Mendiola who buried a left-footed shot from point blank to give his side a 1-0 advantage.
Reno doubled their lead in the 60th minute when midfielder Sam Gleadle flicked a soft pass over to Sergio Rivas who barreled into the box and with his second touch, chipped a cheeky shot over the shoulder of goalkeeper Josh Cohen that ultimately solidified all three points for the hosts.
Next up for SRFC is a home match against another regional rival, Fresno FC, on Wednesday, July 3. Kickoff for the Highway 99 Derby is set for 8 p.m. PT at Papa Murphy’s Park.
Sacramento Republic FC 0-2 Reno 1868 FC
USL Championship Match
Greater Nevada Field – Reno, NV
June 29, 2019 – Attendance: 4,498
Scoring Summary: RNO – Raul Mendiola 35, Sergio Rivas (Sam Gleadle) 60.
Misconduct Summary: SAC – Ray Saari (caution) 44.
Sacramento Republic FC – Josh Cohen; Shannon Gomez, Haris Chantzopoulos (Matt Mahoney 65), Mitchell Taintor, Jordan McCrary (Juan Barahona 75); Drew Skundrich, Ray Saari (Hayden Partain 66), Jaime Villarreal, Sam Werner, Villyan Bijev; Cameron Iwasa.
Subs Not Used: Rafa Diaz, Dekel Keinan, Elliott Hord, Stefano Bonomo
Stats – Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 2, Fouls: 16, Corner Kicks: 13, Offsides: 0.
Reno 1868 FC – James Marcinkowski; Brent Richards, Duke Lacroix, Emrah Klimenta, Benjamin Galindo; Sergio Rivas, Raul Mendiola (Lindo Mfeka 73), Sam Gleadle, Seth Casiple; Corey Hertzog, Cade Cowell (Danny Musovski 45)
Subs Not Used: Damion Lewis, Nathan Aune, Zach Carroll, Thomas Janjigian, Aidan Apodaca
Stats – Shots: 9, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 3, Offsides: 2.
Sacramento’s regional rivals had a handful of decent scoring opportunities in the first 20 minutes of play, but Republic FC’s backline initially held off the danger.
That was until the 35th minute when Reno’s Duke Lacroix stormed into Sacramento’s defensive half and played a delicate pass into the box that pinballed off a Republic FC defender and directly to the foot of 1868 FC midfielder Raul Mendiola who buried a left-footed shot from point blank to give his side a 1-0 advantage.
Reno doubled their lead in the 60th minute when midfielder Sam Gleadle flicked a soft pass over to Sergio Rivas who barreled into the box and with his second touch, chipped a cheeky shot over the shoulder of goalkeeper Josh Cohen that ultimately solidified all three points for the hosts.
Next up for SRFC is a home match against another regional rival, Fresno FC, on Wednesday, July 3. Kickoff for the Highway 99 Derby is set for 8 p.m. PT at Papa Murphy’s Park.
Sacramento Republic FC 0-2 Reno 1868 FC
USL Championship Match
Greater Nevada Field – Reno, NV
June 29, 2019 – Attendance: 4,498
Scoring Summary: RNO – Raul Mendiola 35, Sergio Rivas (Sam Gleadle) 60.
Misconduct Summary: SAC – Ray Saari (caution) 44.
Sacramento Republic FC – Josh Cohen; Shannon Gomez, Haris Chantzopoulos (Matt Mahoney 65), Mitchell Taintor, Jordan McCrary (Juan Barahona 75); Drew Skundrich, Ray Saari (Hayden Partain 66), Jaime Villarreal, Sam Werner, Villyan Bijev; Cameron Iwasa.
Subs Not Used: Rafa Diaz, Dekel Keinan, Elliott Hord, Stefano Bonomo
Stats – Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 2, Fouls: 16, Corner Kicks: 13, Offsides: 0.
Reno 1868 FC – James Marcinkowski; Brent Richards, Duke Lacroix, Emrah Klimenta, Benjamin Galindo; Sergio Rivas, Raul Mendiola (Lindo Mfeka 73), Sam Gleadle, Seth Casiple; Corey Hertzog, Cade Cowell (Danny Musovski 45)
Subs Not Used: Damion Lewis, Nathan Aune, Zach Carroll, Thomas Janjigian, Aidan Apodaca
Stats – Shots: 9, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 3, Offsides: 2.
