
Oakland Return to Winning Ways with 3-1 Win in Monterey
July 15, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
The match between Oakland Roots and Monterey Bay started off with a disallowed goal by Lindo Mfeka for Oakland due to an offside call within minutes. However, Oakland maintained their pressure and in the 15th minute, Jeciel Cedeño earned a penalty for the team, which Johnny Rodriguez calmly converted to give Oakland a 1-0 lead.
Monterey Bay responded in the 29th minute when Alex Dixon scored from the top of the box, finding the back of the net and equalizing the score at 1-1. However, Rodriguez quickly scored his second goal of the game, putting Oakland back in the lead at 2-1. The first half ended with Oakland Roots leading 2-1 after some chippy moments towards the end.
The second half started with both teams playing with great intensity, as if they hadn't left the field. Monterey Bay had a promising chance in the opening 15 minutes, but Alex Dixon missed from close range with an empty net. Oakland Roots capitalized on their continued pressure and extended their lead in the 78th minute when Daniel Gomez assisted Memo Diaz, resulting in Oakland's third goal and a 3-1 lead.
Both teams had a few more chances throughout the rest of the game, but the score remained 3-1 in favor of the Oakland Roots when the final whistle blew.
Oakland Roots next head down to Texas for a battle with El Paso on Saturday, July 22nd at 6:30 PM PT.
Oakland Roots SC vs Monterey Bay F.C.
USL Championship | July 15, 2023
Venue: Cardinale Stadium, Seaside, California
Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT
Weather: 58 degrees, foggy
SCORELINE:
MB: 1
OAK: 3
SCORING SUMMARY:
OAK: 14' Johnny Rodriguez
MB: 29' Alex Dixon
OAK: 33' Johnny Rodriguez
OAK: 78' Memo Diaz
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:
MB: 11' Mobi Fehr (yellow card)
OAK: 38' Jeciel Cedeño (yellow card)
MB: 45+' Simon Dawkins (yellow card)
MB: 47' Hugh Roberts (yellow card)
OAK: 54' Danny Barbir (yellow card)
OAK: 64' Daniel Gomez (yellow card)
OAK: 83' Joseph Nane (yellow card)
MB: 89' Grant Robinson (yellow card)
OAK: 90'+ Memo Diaz (yellow card)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP: Paul Blanchette, Danny Barbir, Joseph Nane, Emrah Klimneta, Memo Diaz, Napo Matsoso, Daniel Gomez, Bryan Tamacas, Lindo Mfeka (Darek Formella), Johnny Rodriguez (Anuar Peláez), Jeciel Cedeño (Trayvone Reid).
Unused subs: Tarek Morad, Ryan Her, Wolfgang Prentice, Adan Corona.
Shots: 12 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corner Kicks: 1 | Fouls: 13 | Offside: 2 |
MONTEREY BAY FC LINEUP: Antony Siaha, Hugh Roberts, Morey Doner, Adrian Rebollar (Sam Gleadle), Simon Dawkins, Christian Volesky, Walmer Martinez (Grant Robinson), Mobi Fehr, Alex Dixon, Chase Boone, Kai Greene.
Unused subs: Alex Lara, Nevello Yoseke, Sean Okoli, Chuy Enriquez, Carlos Herrera.
Shots: 7 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corner Kicks: 6 | Fouls: 17 | Offside: 1 |
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