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San Antonio FC Defeats Phoenix Rising FC 1-0 to Earn Three Road

July 30, 2017 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release


PHOENIX, AZ - San Antonio FC beat Phoenix Rising FC 1-0 at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex on Saturday night. A late goal from midfielder Rafa Castillo earned the Silver and Black three important points in front of 5,000 plus opposing fans on the road.

"I'm very proud of our players for their application, desire, determination and character," SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. "This was a very difficult environment to play in and against a good team. It came down to the wire but we're glad we came away with the three points."

Castillo scored the lone goal of the match in the 85th minute after midfielder Cesar Elizondo was taken down in the hosts' box by goalkeeper Josh Cohen. Castillo stepped up and converted from the spot to record his fourth goal of the season. With the goal, the Colombia native extended his all-time scoring record for the club to nine goals.

SAFC goalkeeper Diego Restrepo recorded four saves on the night, claiming two crosses and recording a clearance punch along the way. The clean sheet marked Restrepo's eighth of the season and the 11th overall for the club.

"Getting the shutout is good for us," Restrepo said. "It was big for us to build that confidence again and to go into next weekend with a clean sheet."

The win marks the first in over a month for the Alamo City club, which had recorded three consecutive draws prior to Saturday's match. SAFC is also the only team in the USL with just one loss recorded on the season so far.

San Antonio FC will return to action on Saturday, August 5 as they host Orange County SC at Toyota Field in the first matchup between the two clubs this season.

Scoring Summary: SAFC: 1-0, Rafa Castillo (penalty) 85'


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