Despite an early scare with Phoenix hitting the crossbar, it was Oakland who took the lead in the 9th minute through Darek Formella’s composed finish off Joseph Nane’s through ball. Goalkeeper Paul Blanchette came up with a crucial save in the 23rd minute to preserve Oakland’s 1-0 advantage. The first half saw opportunities for both sides, but the score remained in favor of the visitors at halftime.
Phoenix fought back in the second half and found the equalizer in the 58th minute courtesy of Fede Varela’s skillful play. However, Oakland quickly regained the lead in the 66th minute when Napo Matsoso capitalized on a defensive error and set up Lindo Mfeka for a goal, making it 2-1. As the game approached its conclusion, Oakland introduced their new transfer recruit, Jeciel Cedeño, to solidify their midfield control. However, a late corner kick goal from Manuel Arteaga leveled the game at 2-2 for Phoenix.
Oakland will be back at Cal State, East Bay for a three-game home stand starting on June 17th against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM PT.
Oakland Roots SC vs Phoenix Rising FC
USL Championship | June 10, 2023
Venue: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT
Weather: 94 degrees, partly cloudy
SCORELINE:
PHX: 2
OAK: 2
SCORING SUMMARY:
OAK: 9’ Darek Formella
PHX: 58’ Fede Varela
OAK: 66’ Lindo Mfeka
PHX: 89’ Manuel Arteaga
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:
OAK: 21’ Memo Diaz (yellow card)
OAK: 31’ Lindo Mfeka (yellow card)
OAK: 31’ Danny Barbir (yellow card)
PHX: 45+’ Alejandro Fuenmayor (yellow card)
OAK: 60’ Bryan Tamacas (yellow card)
OAK: 74’ Napo Matsoso (yellow card)
PHX: 84’ Renzo Zambrano (yellow card)
PHX: 94’ Baboucarr Njie (yellow card)
PHX: 95’ Jose Hernadez (yellow card)
OAK: 96’ Jeciel Cedeño (yellow card)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP: Paul Blanchette, Emrah Klimenta (Jeciel Cedeño), Neveal Hackshaw, Danny Barbir, Bryan Tamacas, Memo Diaz, Napo Matsoso (Trayvone Reid), Joseph Nane (Tarek Morad), Darek Formella, Lindo Mfeka (Anuar Peláez), Johnny Rodriguez
Unused subs: Kevin Wright, Ryan Her, Taylor Bailey
Shots: 6 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corner Kicks: 1 | Fouls: 14 | Offside: 1 |
PHOENIX RISING LINEUP: Rocco Rios Novo, Daniel Kritzen, Alejandro Fuenmayor (Gabriel Torres), Kevon Lambert, Henry Uzochukwu (Baboucarr Njie), Eddie Munjoma, Carlos Harvey (Jose Hernandez, Renzo Zambrano, Panos Aremnakas (Erickson Gallardo), Fede Varela (Manuel Arteaga), Danny Trejo
Unused subs: Patrick Rakovsky, Darnell King
Shots: 16 | Shots On Goal: 4 | Corner Kicks: 5 | Fouls: 6 | Offside: 2 |
