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OCSC Falls to Phoenix Rising FC, 1-0

October 3, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


Orange County SC gave up a first half goal and could not equalize in their 1-0 defeat to Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, October 2 at Championship Soccer Stadium. It was their first loss against Phoenix at home in four seasons.

OCSC midfielder Eric Calvillo returned to the starting 11 after not being available for selection last week due to international duty with El Salvador. Phoenix midfielder Aodhan Quinn made his return to Irvine with his new team after signing with OCSC's division rivals in the offseason. Quinn played three seasons for OCSC and appeared in 84 matches with 23 goals and 19 assists.

OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky did all he could to fend off the Pheonix attack. Rakovsky made a goal-saving acrobatic save after coming out of the six yard box to slide into a one-on-one challenge. He deflected the ball and the rebound fell right at the feet of Phoenix. Phoenix tried to volley the rebound back towards the center of the box, but Rakovsky leaped and swung his glove to push the ball out of play.

In 32', Phoenix attacker Darren Mattocks found himself one-on-one with Rakovsky and volleyed the ball over the head of the keeper into the back of the net. It was all that Phoenix needed to secure the victory.

The second half offered a better showing for the OCSC attack as they found opportunities to cross the ball into the box. Despite the chances, OC did not get the equalizer they deserved.

OCSC will travel up to the Pacific Northwest to face Tacoma Defiance on Saturday, October 9.

MATCH DETAILS

Orange County SC vs Phoenix Rising FC

USL Championship | October 2, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: Cold brews on a warm October day

SCORING SUMMARY:

32' Darren Mattocks (PHX)

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

57' Dillon Powers

PHOENIX RISING FC

74' Luis Seijas

90+6' Aodhan Quinn

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston, Dillon Powers, Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco (

C ), Brian Iloski (69' Thomas Enevoldsen), Ronaldo Damus (83' Darwin Jones), Tommy McCabe (59' Ben Mines), Eric Calvillo (83' Aidan Apodaca), Brent Richards, Ugo Okoli

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Seth Casiple, Kobi Henry

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 59.3% | Shots: 20 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corners: 6 | Fouls: 9 | Offsides: 1 |

PHOENIX RISING FC LINEUP:

Andre Rawls (GK), Darnell King, Santi Moar (88' Manuel Madrid), Darren Mattocks, Arturo Rodriguez (71' Luis Seijas), Aodhan Quinn, Joey Farrell, Solomon Asante ( C ) (85' David Loera), Joey Calistri, Kevon Lambert, James Musa

Unused subs: Edward Delgado (GK), Ryan Flood, Jon Bakero, Prince Saydee

Head Coach: Rick Schantz

Possession: 40.7% | Shots: 14 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corners: 8 | Fouls: 16 | Offsides: 1 |

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