Memphis 901 FC Blanks San Diego Loyal SC as Da Costa Scores Game Winner
August 13, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release
San Diego, Cali. - Memphis 901 FC earned their second consecutive road victory with a 1-0 win over San Diego Loyal SC at Torero Stadium on Saturday night.
Rodrigo Da Costa scored the club's 40th goal of the season while Drew Romig turned in his best performance of the season with four saves, including a 6th minute diving penalty kick stop. Memphis moved up to No. 4 in the Eastern Conference standings with the three-point result and a 10-6-7 record on the season.
Memphis grabbed the game's only score in the 23rd minute as Da Costa scored his ninth goal of the season. Aaron Molloy played the ball across the field to Graham Smith, who put a shot on goal forcing a save from the San Diego goalkeeper. The rebound fell to the feet of the Brazilian attacker for the easy one-touch finish with the left foot.
The Memphis defense held firm despite the Beale Street Boys holding only 35% of the possession throughout the match.
The shutout marks Romig's fourth clean sheet of the season against a high-scoring San Diego squad that ranked third in the league in goals per match coming into the contest, one spot below Memphis.
Memphis 901 FC will enjoy a bye week before returning to AutoZone Park to host Indy Eleven on Saturday, August 23 at 7 p.m. CT.
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