USL Sacramento Republic FC

Atlas FC Rallies Late for 2-1 Victory

Published on July 7, 2014 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Atlas FC scores two goals in the last ten minutes to claim a 2-1 victory of Sacramento Republic FC.

The first half saw both teams get their fair share of chances on goal. Early in the match, Republic FC had a cross saved by Atlas FC keeper Miguel Ángel Frage Licona and a Max Alvarez free kick blocked away.

Atlas saw their first chance on goal in the 23rd minute. Republic FC keeper Dominik Jakubek saved the first shot of the attack, parried the second shot away and then saved a third shot on the ensuing Atlas FC corner kick.

The first goal of the match came in 40th minute when Republic FC striker Chad Bartlomé sent a through ball in the air to a streaking Alvarez who found space behind the defense and got a one-on-one chance with Atlas FC keeper Licona. Alvarez wrapped a left-footed curling shot past the keeper and into the back of the net to give Republic FC a 1-0 lead, which they would carry into halftime.

Atlas FC controlled most of the possession in the second half. Their first goal came in the 80th minute off the foot of Sergio Amaury who finished a far post cross from Edy Germán Brambila Rosales to equalize the score.

Atlas FC would take the lead four minutes later when Luis Nery Caballero received a through ball from substitute defender Facundo Erpen and put a shot past a diving Jakubek.

"Bad taste in my mouth, I wanted to beat these guys," said Jakubek following the match. "I just step in when my number is called. I just want to win. "

Republic FC will host Orange County Blues FC on Monday, July 7. The match was rescheduled after poor air-quality caused the match to be postponed on July 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. at Bonney Field. Tickets from the original July 4 match will be honored at the July 7 match. For more information please visit SacRepublicFC.com. The match will be streamed live at SacRepublicFC.com/matchday. Updates of the match will also be provided via Twitter @SacRepublicFC and by using #SRFCvOCB.

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