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Double Iloski Trouble Sees OCSC Share the Points with San Diego

October 2, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


The Iloski brothers made history on Saturday, October 1 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA. Brian and Milan became just the fifth pair of brothers since 2000 to score for the same team in the same game as Orange County SC played to a 2-2 draw with San Diego Loyal SC.

The visitors controlled the majority of play in the first fifteen minutes, but goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky stood tall to prevent the match from getting out of hand early. After having a cross arrive at the feet of forward Thomas Amang, Rakovsky denied him on the doorstep in the 12th minute.

Amang would exact his revenge and open the scoring for the Loyal just two minutes later. After a through ball from midfielder Jack Blake split the OCSC center backs, Amang beat Rakovsky from just inside the box for a 1-0 lead.

After the initial spell from San Diego, Orange County began to gain more build up in possession and shift momentum back in their favor. Once again, it was Rakovsky preserving that momentum and keeping the Black and Orange in the match.

In the 32nd minute, Loyal midfielder Evan Conway played a cross into the box and Amang was first to it, headed an effort on frame, and Rakovksy deflected it off the crossbar at full stretch.

That save from Rakovsky paved the way for forward Milan Iloski to add to his Golden Boot race lead and level the game for Orange County just before halftime. In the 45th minute, midfielder Tony Rocha found Iloski at the top of the box and his right-footed strike froze Koke Vegas to even things at 1.

Coming out of halftime, San Diego again were on the front foot to begin the half. They capitalized on a free kick from Jack Blake in the 53rd minute to restore a 2-1 lead for the visitors.

Substitute Erick "Cubo" Torres had a chance for the Orange and Black in the 86th minute. Defender Brent Richards sent in a long throw-in from the right side and Cubo's header sailed over the bar.

However it was Brian Iloski who brought OCSC level in the 89th minute and etched his and Milan's names into the record books, after he beat Koke Vegas near post from the left side of the box off a perfectly weighted ball from forward Korede Osundina.

After Brian's goal made it 2-2, Cubo nearly saw to it that OCSC snatched all three points from San Diego. After the initial service made its way to midfielder Seth Casiple, Casiple played one last ball into the box. Cubo headed it towards goal, but Koke Vegas made the diving save to his right and the two sides would be left to share the points in a 2-2 draw.

Orange County SC will finish out the 2022 USL Championship season on the road in Texas, as they face El Paso Locomotive FC next Saturday, October 8. You can ensure your seat at Championship Soccer Stadium with a 2023 Season Ticket! Season tickets can be purchased here.

MILESTONES AND FACTS:

Forward Milan Iloski scored his 22nd goal of the season, bringing him within two of the all-time OCSC record (Thomas Enevoldsen, 24) and three within the single season USL Championship record (25, Hadji Berry 2021, Cameron Lancaster 2018).

Midfielder Brian Iloski scored his third goal of the season.

Brian and Milan became just the fifth set of brothers to record a goal in the same game for the same team since 2000. They are just the second pair in that span to do it in a U.S. league. (Gonzalo and Frederico Higuain, Inter Miami, 2021)

Forward Korede Osundina recorded his second assist of the season.

TEAM FIRST HALF SECOND HALF FULL TIME

SDL 1 1 2

OCSC 1 1 2

SCORING SUMMARY:

14' Thomas Amang (SDL)

45' Milan Iloski (OCSC)

53' Jack Blake (SDL)

89' Brian Iloski (OCSC)

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

42' Dillon Powers

53' Patrick Rakovsky

57' Milan Iloski

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC

29' Thomas Amang

41' Evan Conway

45' Jack Blake

90+1' Ebenezer Ackon

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK); Seth Casiple, Michael Orozco (C), Brent Richards, Alex Villanueva (Mikko Kuningas 82'); Dillon Powers, Tony Rocha (Korede Osundina 65'), Kevin Partida, Brian Iloski; Ugo Okoli (Cubo Torres 65'), Milan Iloski (Bryce Jamison 75')

Unused subs: Colin Shutler (GK), Ian Hoffmann, Ashton Miles

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow

Possession: 51% | Shots: 15 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corners: 2 | Fouls: 14 | Offsides: 0 |

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC LINEUP:

Koke Vegas (GK); Grant Stoneman, Kyle Adams, Ebenezer Ackon; Elijah Martin, Charlie Adams (C), Collin Martin (Andrew Carleton 79'), Evan Conway, Jack Blake (Jackson Kasanzu 90+3'); Kyle Vassell (Morgan Hackworth 70'), Thomas Amang (Jack Metcalf 70')

Unused subs: Duran Ferree (GK); Tumi Moshobane, Xavi Gnalauti

Head Coach: Landon Donovan

Possession: 49% | Shots: 10 | Shots On Goal: 4 | Corners: 3 | Fouls: 23 | Offsides: 2 |

Orange County SC vs. San Diego Loyal SC

2022 USL Championship | Matchday 32

Date: October 1, 2022

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Weather: Hug me brotha!!

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