
Oakland Roots vs. Orange County SC Match Notes
Published on October 16, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots SC News Release
Matchup: Oakland Roots SC vs. Orange County SC
Competition: USL Championship
Date: October 16, 2021
Kick off time: 7:00 PM PST
Weather Forecast: 71 degrees, sunny
Venue: Laney College, Oakland, CA
Match Preview:
Oakland Roots and Orange County SC are set to face off for the fourth time in 2021 but for the first time at Laney. Orange County have beaten Roots in all three previous meetings this season including most recently in the 90th minute in Southern California on September 25th. With the Roots sitting just two points behind a playoff spot and with the LA Galaxy II playing on Sunday a win would see Roots back above the playoff line for at least the night.
Following a big win at home against NorCal Rivals Sacramento Republic, last Wednesday, Oakland Roots faced the top of the Pacific Division in Phoenix Rising on the weekend. While Roots fought hard and had an expected goals rate of over two, the team was unable to score on the night and fell by a score of 1-0. Roots have three players tied with four goals in the race for the team lead. Bokila, Mbumba and Fall all have found the back of the net on four occasions with Lindo Mfeka leading the team in assists with four as well. Oakland was off on Wednesday night this week as most of the Pacific Division was in action. Following a night of scoreboard watching Oakland sits in fifth place on 34 points two points behind LA Galaxy for fourth place and just one point ahead of both Tacoma and Sacramento for fifth.
Orange County played on Wednesday night and were able to pull out the upset over division leading Phoenix Rising. The 1-0 result provided a cushion for Orange County in their fight of the playoffs as they sit in third place six points above the playoff line. Orange County is led in attack by Ronaldo Damus who has 13 goals on the season so far.
Last 3 Games:
October 9, 2021 vs Phoenix Rising FC
PHX 1, OAK 0
October 6, 2021 vs Sacramento Republic FC
OAK 2, SAC 1
October 2, 2021 vs Las Vegas Lights
OAK 2, LV 2
Starting XI vs. Phoenix Rising FC:
GK Paul Blanchette
D Soya Takahashi
D Kai Greene
D Emrah Klimenta
D Akeem Ward
M Wal Fall
M Jose Hernandez
M Max Ornstil
F Lindo Mfeka
F Ariel Mbumba
F Johnny Rodriguez
Last Game vs. Orange County - 9/25/21
OC 2, OAK 1
Roots Goal Scoring Leader
Jeremey Bokila - 4
Wal Fall - 4
Ariel Mbumba - 4
Roots Assist Leader
Lindo Mfeka - 4
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