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Milan Iloski Scores 10th Goal of Season in 2-1 Loss against San Diego

June 30, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


Orange County SC dropped an intense 2-1 derby decision to the San Diego Loyal SC at Torero Stadium in San Diego, CA on Wednesday, June 29. It marks OCSC's fourth loss in their last five matches.

As expected, tensions ran high in the opening period of this Southern California derby. Colin Shutler, the reigning USL Championship Goalkeeper of the Week, was called upon early in the 11th minute and answered the bell with a strong save off an effort from Kyle Vassel.

However, it was in the 20th minute that Shutler could not stop all of a left-footed shot from Tumi Moshobane and Alejandro Guido was there to see the ball over the line, and San Diego led 1-0.

For the second straight match, an opponent's lead lasted just two minutes. After forcing a turnover in their attacking half, OCSC pushed into the left wing and Alex Villanueva whipped in a cross that found the other OCSC member of the USL Championship Team of the Week, Milan Iloski.

His header into the side netting in the 22nd minute left Koke Vegas no chance, and OCSC was level 1-1 on Iloski's team leading 10th goal of the season.

Later on in the 35th minute, tensions began to boil over. Vassel and OCSC defender Ahmed Longmire exchanged pleasantries on the far sideline that led to both men wrestling on the ground and needing to be separated.

Head referee Ricardo Fierro gave them plenty of space as he sent the pair off, each with straight red cards and both sides were down to 10 men.

Shortly thereafter in the 42nd minute, Ian Hoffmann was whistled for a foul on Nick Moon in the box and the Loyal were awarded a penalty. Shutler correctly guessed to his left side, but Guido placed his penalty kick perfectly and San Diego went back in front 2-1.

The second half proved fruitless for OCSC as they tried to find an equalizer. A couple of chances went just yards too wide and the score remained the same.

OCSC heads to the desert to face Phoenix Rising FC in Arizona on Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 PM PDT. They will return home on Saturday, July 9 against Monterey Bay FC for the third Gnarly's Carnival. Tickets can be purchased here.

MILESTONES:

Milan Iloski has clinched his first 10 goal season in professional soccer.

Alex Villanueva earned his first assist of the season, assisting on Iloski's goal.

Tonight also marked Shutler's highest single game save total, with five.

This was the third straight match that a penalty kick has been called against OCSC.

TEAM FIRST HALF SECOND HALF FULL TIME

OCSC 1 0 1

SDL 2 0 2

SCORING SUMMARY:

20' Alejandro Guido (SDL)

22' Milan Iloski (OCSC)

45' Alejandro Guido - PK (SDL)

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

36' Ahmed Longmire (RED)

45' Ian Hoffmann

74' Ivan Gutierrez

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC

35' Kyle Vassel (RED)

84' Nick Moon

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Colin Shutler (GK); Ian Hoffmann, Ahmed Longmire, Michael Orozco (C), Alex Villanueva (Ivan Gutierrez 70'); Tommy McCabe, Tony Rocha (Cubo Torres 61'), Kevin Partida, Milan Iloski; Korede Osundina (Albi Skendi 37'), Ugo Okoli

Unused subs: Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Brian Iloski, Jonathan Gomez, Hassan Ndam

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow

Possession: 50% | Shots: 6 | Shots On Goal: 1 | Corners: 2 | Fouls: 18 | Offsides: 2 |

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC LINEUP:

Koke Vegas (GK); Elijah Martin, Grant Stoneman, Kyle Adams, Nick Moon (Nikko Boxall 90'); Charlie Adams (C) (Camden Riley 82'), Alejandro Guido, Collin Martin, Jack Blake, Tumi Moshobane (Evan Conway 58'); Kyle Vassel

Unused subs: Austin Guerrero (GK), Morgan Hackworth, Andrew Carleton, CJ Fodrey

Head Coach: Landon Donovan

Possession: 50% | Shots: 15 | Shots On Goal: 7 | Corners: 2 | Fouls: 11 | Offsides: 3 |

Orange County SC @ San Diego Loyal SC

2022 USL Championship | Matchday 17

Date: June 29, 2022

Venue: Torero Stadium (San Diego, CA)

Weather: Waffles.

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