Sacramento Republic FC loses to Orange County Blues FC
April 25, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Orange County Blues FC
(Sacramento Republic FC)
A relentless Republic FC attack could not equalize late despite Orange County Blues FC being down a man.
Sacramento Republic FC started quickly the scoring in the 7th minute. Defender James Kiffe beat his man down the left side of the pitch and then promptly sent the ball low and into the box where forward Justin Braun slid and sent a one-touch left-footed flick shot into the back of the net for the early 1-0 lead.
Orange County Blues FC would answer with a goal in the 43rd minute. Forward Denzel Slager got behind the defense with speed and got a one-on-one situation with Republic FC keeper Patrick McLain. Slager's strong shot got the ball past McLain even with the keeper getting a hand to it, capitalizing on the counterattack opportunity. The match would remain tied 1-1 going into the half.
The Blues wasted no time and in the 46th minute took the lead. The Blues got the ball into the box and after a weak deflection just outside the box. Midfielder Didier Crettenand charged and sent a one-touch screamer past McLain for the 2-1 lead.
Sacramento Republic FC gained an advantage in the 60th minute when Blues midfielder Luka Petrièeviæ was sent off with a straight red card after a hard tackle. Republic FC would pressure The Blues for the final half hour of the match but, unfortunately would not be able to capitalize on a number of late chances including an unmarked shot from captain Justin Braun that sailed over the crossbar and out of play.
"It's good to be back," said Republic FC forward Thomas Stewart, playing in his first USL match in 2015 after offseason surgery. "It's a feeling of relief, coming back quicker than I expected. Unfortunately, we lost that game."
Republic FC will be back in action on Wednesday, April 29 when they take on Real Monarch SLC in Salt Lake City, Utah. The match will be streamed live on SacRepublicFC.com/matchday.
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