San Diego Sockers Match Notes v. Sonora
December 29, 2019 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
San Diego Sockers News Release
SOCKERS STORYLINES
The San Diego Sockers (5-1) continue a four-match homestand as they welcome in Soles de Sonora for the second time at home, and the second of three overall meetings this season.
The Sockers were victorious in the only meeting so far this season between the two clubs, a 6-3 win on December 15.
This is the only match of the weekend for San Diego, while Sonora edged Ontario 8-7 on Saturday night before traveling to America's Finest City.
The Sockers have won five straight since dropping their season opener, including victories over the Cal Express and Tacoma Stars last weekend.
Luis "Peewee" Ortega was named to the MASL Team of the Week after netting two goals with two assists over San Diego's two wins last weekend.
Slavisa Ubiparipovic scored his first Sockers hat trick on Sunday, and leads the club in goals (6) and points (10). Brian Farber is on a personal five game goal-scoring streak.
Soles' lone win this season came on December 4, a 13-5 win over Dallas.
Sonora is 0-3 on the road this season. Enrique Canez leads the Soles in goals (6) and points (9).
LAST TIME OUT
v TACOMA, 8-6 WIN
Sunday, December 22
Pechanga Arena San Diego
No Tenemos Pollo
Midfielder Hiram "Pollo" Ruiz suffered a leg strain during warmups on Sunday and was unavailable for selection against the Stars. He is expected to miss the Sonora match as well. On the season, "Pollo" has two goals, an assist and three blocked shots in six appearances.
Farber Scoring Streak
Veteran midfielder Brian Farber is off to a strong start in his fifteenth pro season of arena soccer, netting a goal in each of his first five matches. Farber kept his goal scoring streak alive with a header into an empty net against six attackers in the final minute against Tacoma. On the season, Farber has five goals, an assist and three blocked shots in five games played.
Captain on Ice
Hampered by foot and leg injuries, Kraig Chiles has been held scoreless in his last three appearances, tying the longest scoring drought of his career. Chiles was held without a point in three matches between March 14 and March 19 of 2017, rebounding to score five goals and three assists in his next two matches.
Hats Off To Slav
Slavisa Ubiparipovic scored his first hat trick as a member of the San Diego Sockers in the December 22 8-6 win over the Tacoma Stars, including the game-winning goal in the fourth quarter. On the season, Ubiparipovic leads the Sockers in scoring with six goals and ten points in six matches played.
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