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FC Tulsa Cruises Past Rogers State 1-0 in Preseason Scrimmage

February 22, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Tulsa News Release


A three-match week ended in victory for FC Tulsa as it earned a 1-0 win over Rogers State on the road on Saturday afternoon. In its first road match of the 2020 preseason, FC Tulsa was dominant over the NCAA Div. II side, allowing zero shots on target, and peppering the Rogers State net. Tulsa found the breakthrough in the 65' minute when forward Darío Suárez bent in a free kick for a goal from just outside the box.

The match provided head coach Michael Nsien with a chance to play many of his projected starters for extended minutes, as all 10 of the outfield players logged at least 65 minutes on the afternoon.

It was Tulsa's preseason star, Suárez, who found the breakthrough midway through the second half. After fellow forward Marlon earned a free kick just outside the top of the box, Suárez curved his set piece around the Rogers State wall and into the bottom corner of the net. It was the Cuban's third goal of the preseason in four matches.

Neither FC Tulsa keeper, Bryan Byars in the first half and Sean Lewis in the second, was forced to make a save during the match as the Tulsa backline consistently stifled the Hillcats' attack.

Attached is a postmatch quotesheet featuring quotes from Nsien, Suárez and defender Bradley Bourgeois.

GOALS

65' TUL - Darío Suárez (unassisted)

NEXT MATCH

FC Tulsa will play its second and final road preseason match on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Frisco, Texas against defending USL League One champions North Texas SC. It will be the first time that FC Tulsa has ever played a USL League One opponent. The league is considered by the USSF as the third division of professional soccer in the U.S. and began in 2019 with 11 teams.

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