USL Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic FC Downs Hartford Athletic

Published on May 26, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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Hartford, Conn. - A pair of goals on either side of halftime secured Republic FC three points on Friday night, as the Indomitable Club bested Hartford Athletic 3-1 at Trinity Health Park. Sacramento took their second straight win with the result and the club's second road victory this season.

The club netted four scores for the third time in league play this season. Russell Cicerone, Sebastian Herrera, Jack Gurr and Luther Archimède all found the net for Sacramento to keep the club atop the league standings, while a first-half penalty score for the hosts was the only blemish on the night.

Russell Cicerone's 19th minute effort put the club ahead first and pulled the forward even at the top of the golden boot race with Pittsburgh Riverhounds' Albert Dikwa. Luis Felipe set up the Michigan native for his first assist of the season as Cicerone put a shot just past the outstretched arms of Hartford's keeper. The hosts pulled even moments later after being awarded a penalty kick on the counter. Kyle Adams converted the attempt - the first penalty conceded by the Quails this season.

Sacramento went into the break up a score. After Jack Gurr won a penalty for the Indomitable Club, Sebastian Herrera found the net from the spot, his second score in as many games and third in league play this season. Gurr came close to finding the net moments later, but he was denied by the goalkeeper one-on-one.

Gurr eventually found his goal early in the second half. After an Aldair Sanchez cross slipped through the defense, a shot from the Englishman deflected off an opponent and into the net for his third goal of the season. The score was his first since April 1 at home against Louisville City FC. Luther Archimède added a fourth after entering for Cicerone with five minutes remaining.

Republic FC continues its three-game road trip with another East Coast tilt this coming Saturday, when the club takes to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. from Al Lang Stadium, and the match will be broadcast live in English and Spanish on Antenna TV 40.2, FOX40.com and the FOX40 News mobile app, and streaming on ESPN+.

Sacramento Republic FC 4 - 1 Hartford Athletic

USL Championship

Trinity Health Park, Hartford, Connecticut

May 26, 2023

Scoring Summary: SAC - Russell Cicerone (Luis Felipe) 19', Sebastian Herrera (penalty) 39', Jack Gurr 51', Luther Archimède (Sebastian Herrera) 85' HFD - Kyle Edwards (penalty) 23'

Misconduct Summary: SAC - Sebastian Herrera (caution) 42', Aldair Sanchez (caution) 45+2' HFD - Kyle Edwards (caution) 28', Andre Lewis (caution) 38', Niall Louge (caution 45+3'), Elvis Amoh (caution) 78'

Sacramento Republic FC: Danny Vitiello, Shane Wiedt (Lee Desmond 67'), Conor Donovan (C), Jared Timmer, Aldair Sanchez (Damia Viader 67'), Jack Gurr (Panzani Ferrety Sousa 76'), Nick Ross, Arnold Lopez, Luis Felipe, Sebastian Herrera (Zeiko Lewis 85'), Russell Cicerone (Luther Archimède 76')

Unused substitutes: Carlos Saldaña, Keko Gontán

Stats - Shots: 7, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 2, Offsides: 2,

Hartford Athletic: Richard Sanchez, Niall Louge (C), Conor McGlynn, Kaveh Rad, Matt Sheldon (Luke Merrill 78'), Triston Hodge, Juan Pablo Torres, Antoine Hoppenot, Danny Barrera (Andre Lewis 78'), Elvis Amoh, Kyle Edwards

Unused Substitutes: Joe Rice, Beverly Makangila Jeceil Cedeño, Ashkanov Apollon, Joel Quist

Stats - Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 1, Fouls: 13, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 3

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