Oakland Roots Head to Sacramento Republic for NorCal U.S. Open Cup Clash
April 26, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Match Up: Oakland Roots SC at Sacramento Republic FC
Competition: U.S. Open Cup
Date: April 26, 2023
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PT
Weather Forecast: 83° degrees, sunny
Venue: Heart Health Park, Sacramento, California
Match Preview:
Darek Formella and Edgardo Rito have two assists each to lead the team.
Darek Formella and Johnny Rodriguez have two goals each in USL League play to lead the team.
This is the first time Sacramento and Oakland will meet in the Open Cup. Both teams were scheduled to play in 2020 prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Oakland and Sacrmeento have each won once in the rivalry with the match ending in a tie on five occasions.
Neither team has beat the other on the road in the series.
Last Meeting:
August 21, 2022 - SAC 1, OAK 0
Last Three Games:
April 23, 2023 - LDN 2, OAK 0
April 15, 2023 - OAK 1, HFD 2
April 8, 2023 - IND 0, OAK 3
Last Starting XI vs Loudoun United: 3-4-3
GK - Paul Blanchette
D - Danny Barbir
D - Tarek Morad
D - Emrah Klimneta
M - Napo Matsoso
M - Irakoze Donasiyano
M - Memo Diaz
M - Bryan Tamacas
F - Lindo Mfeka
F - Darek Formella
F - Anuar Peláez
Injuries:
Out - Johnny Rodriguez - Lower Body
Out - Damario McIntosh - Lower Body
Discipline:
None
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