Oakland Roots Secure Point in 90th Minute
September 24, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release
Monterey got off to a hot start as Alex Dixon slipped behind Oakland's defense and calmly finished, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead within three minutes.
Oakland began to establish control of the game, keeping the ball in Monterey's half and continually applying pressure throughout the first 45 minutes. Danny Barbir eventually secured the equalizing goal moments before halftime, leaving the teams level at 1-1.
Monterey regained the lead in the 64th minute when Sean Okoli scored against the run of play, putting the visitors ahead 2-1.
Oakland fought tenaciously until the very end. A bicycle kick from Neveal Hackshaw in injury time leveled the game at 2-2, earning them a come-from-behind point in this significant match.
Oakland will finish up the three game home stand, when they face San Antonio FC back in the East Bay, next Saturday September 30th at 7:00 PM.
Oakland Roots SC vs Monterey Bay F.C.
USL Championship | September 23, 2023
Venue: Cal State University, East Bay
Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT
Weather: 69 degrees, partly cloudy
SCORELINE:
OAK: 2
MB: 2
SCORING SUMMARY:
MB: 3' Alex Dixon
OAK: 44' Danny Barbir
MB: 64' Sean Okoli
OAK: 90' Neveal Hackshaw
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:
OAK: 66' Napo Matsoso (yellow card)
OAK: 79' Emrah Klimenta (yellow card)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP: Paul Blanchette, Danny Barbir, Neveal Hackshaw, Emrah Klimenta, Memo Diaz, Bryan Tamacas (Luis Saldaña), Irakoze Donasiyano (Tarek Morad), Napo Matsoso (Baboucarr Njie), Trayvone Reid (Jeciel Cedeño), Johnny Rodriguez, Anuar Peláez
Unused subs: Wolfgang Prentice, Etsgar Cruz, Tim Syrel
Shots: 18 | Shots On Goal: 4 | Corner Kicks: 5 | Fouls: 11 | Offside: 1 |
MONTEREY BAY F.C. LINEUP: Carlos Herrera, Kai Greene, Hugh Roberts, Morey Doner, Alex Lara, Walmer Martinez, James Murphy, Rafael Bach, Sam Gleadle (Chase Boone), Alex Dixon, Seak Okol
Unused subs: Antony Siaha, Max Glasser, Nevello Yoseke, Jesus Enriquez, Adrian Rebollar, Christian Volesky
Shots: 7 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corner Kicks: 1 | Fouls: 11 | Offside: 1 |
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