The Quakes enjoyed possession in the first few minutes of the match, but it was Republic FC who would get on the score sheet first when in just the 8th minute midfielder Max Alvarez sped up the right wing and sent in a flat cross for forward Mackenzie Pridham, who sent the ball into the back of the net to put Republic FC ahead 1-0.
The Earthquakes responded by slowing down the pace of the match trying to break through Republic FC’s defense but Sacramento did well to absorb the pressure and stop any dangerous plays from San Jose.
In the 18th minute Republic FC had their second serious attack of the match. On a counter attack Pridham found midfielder Octavio Guzman with a through ball. Guzman then sent a cross to forward Thomas Stewart, but his shot was just wide of Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham. During the play, Earthquakes’ midfielder Cordell Cato went down with no contact and had to be subbed off in the 20th minute, with midfielder Tommy Thompson coming on in his place.
In the second half, San Jose came out revitalized looking for the equalizer. The Earthquakes’ continuous pressure paid off in the 51st minute when Thompson shook off Republic FC’s defense and sent in a great cross to forward Quincy Amarikwa who tapped the ball past Republic FC goalkeeper Evan Newton to tie the game 1-1.
In the 55th minute, Thompson again slipped past the Republic FC defense, but this time the backline was able to clear the ball out of danger. Republic FC responded right after, with defender Emrah Klimenta finding an unmarked Guzman right outside the 18-yard box but Guzman’s shot went straight to Bingham.
Both teams had a few good looks on goal afterwards, with a great chance for Republic FC in the 71st minute when San Jose’s defense failed to clear a ball and Alvarez found himself unmarked just outside the 18-yard box but the Republic FC midfielder couldn’t get a good shot on goal.
The Earthquakes would take the lead in the 86th minute when Amarikwa sent in a powerful header past Newton after a cross from Earthquakes’ defender Kip Colvey. The score put the Quakes ahead 2-1 for good.
“It felt good to get my first goal at Bonney Field in front of the fans,” said Pridham following the match. “I think our team put on a good performance and showed what we are building for the season.”
Republic FC is back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 24, when they take on Sacramento State. The match will be played at Hornet Field on the campus of Sacramento State and kicks off at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale at csus.edu/hornettickets.
The Quakes enjoyed possession in the first few minutes of the match, but it was Republic FC who would get on the score sheet first when in just the 8th minute midfielder Max Alvarez sped up the right wing and sent in a flat cross for forward Mackenzie Pridham, who sent the ball into the back of the net to put Republic FC ahead 1-0.
The Earthquakes responded by slowing down the pace of the match trying to break through Republic FC’s defense but Sacramento did well to absorb the pressure and stop any dangerous plays from San Jose.
In the 18th minute Republic FC had their second serious attack of the match. On a counter attack Pridham found midfielder Octavio Guzman with a through ball. Guzman then sent a cross to forward Thomas Stewart, but his shot was just wide of Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham. During the play, Earthquakes’ midfielder Cordell Cato went down with no contact and had to be subbed off in the 20th minute, with midfielder Tommy Thompson coming on in his place.
In the second half, San Jose came out revitalized looking for the equalizer. The Earthquakes’ continuous pressure paid off in the 51st minute when Thompson shook off Republic FC’s defense and sent in a great cross to forward Quincy Amarikwa who tapped the ball past Republic FC goalkeeper Evan Newton to tie the game 1-1.
In the 55th minute, Thompson again slipped past the Republic FC defense, but this time the backline was able to clear the ball out of danger. Republic FC responded right after, with defender Emrah Klimenta finding an unmarked Guzman right outside the 18-yard box but Guzman’s shot went straight to Bingham.
Both teams had a few good looks on goal afterwards, with a great chance for Republic FC in the 71st minute when San Jose’s defense failed to clear a ball and Alvarez found himself unmarked just outside the 18-yard box but the Republic FC midfielder couldn’t get a good shot on goal.
The Earthquakes would take the lead in the 86th minute when Amarikwa sent in a powerful header past Newton after a cross from Earthquakes’ defender Kip Colvey. The score put the Quakes ahead 2-1 for good.
“It felt good to get my first goal at Bonney Field in front of the fans,” said Pridham following the match. “I think our team put on a good performance and showed what we are building for the season.”
Republic FC is back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 24, when they take on Sacramento State. The match will be played at Hornet Field on the campus of Sacramento State and kicks off at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale at csus.edu/hornettickets.
Sacramento Republic FC 1:2 San Jose Earthquakes
USL Match
Bonney Field – Sacramento, CA
February 20, 2016 – Attendance: 11,499
Scoring Summary: SAC – Mackenzie Pridham (Max Alvarez)
SJ – Quincy Amarikwa (Tommy Thompson)
Misconduct Summary: SJ – Anibal Godoy (caution) 81, Tommy Thompson (caution) 90.
San Jose Earthquakes – David Bingham; Marvell Wynne (Tyler Thompson 87), Victor Bernardez (Kip Colvey 83), Clarence Goodson (Andres Imperiale 70), Shaun Francis (JJ Koval 83); Cordell Cato (Tommy Thompson 20), Anibal Godoy (Matheus Silva 83), Simon Dawkins (Matias Perez Garcia 70), Shea Salinas; Chris Wondolowski (Adam Jahn 87), Quincy Amarikwa (Mark Sherrod 87).
Subs Not Used: Bryan Meredith, Andrew Tarbell, Chad Barrett.
Stats: Shots: 17, Shots on Goal: 7, Saves: 2, Fouls: 12, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 0.
Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Emrah Klimenta, Mike da Fonte, Chris Christian (Derek Foran 45), James Kiffe; Octavio Guzman (Joaquin Rivas 56), Danny Barrera (Alfonso Motagalvan 69), Agustin Cazarez (Matt LaGrassa 45), Max Alvarez (Diego Lopez 73); Mackenzie Pridham (Harry Williams 45), Thomas Stewart (Cameron Iwasa 65).
Subs Not Used: Alex Mangels, Nabilai Kibunguchy, Joe Restani
Stats: Shots: 10, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 5, Fouls: 12, Corner Kicks: 5, Offside: 2.
Sacramento Republic FC 1:2 San Jose Earthquakes
USL Match
Bonney Field – Sacramento, CA
February 20, 2016 – Attendance: 11,499
Scoring Summary: SAC – Mackenzie Pridham (Max Alvarez)
SJ – Quincy Amarikwa (Tommy Thompson)
Misconduct Summary: SJ – Anibal Godoy (caution) 81, Tommy Thompson (caution) 90.
San Jose Earthquakes – David Bingham; Marvell Wynne (Tyler Thompson 87), Victor Bernardez (Kip Colvey 83), Clarence Goodson (Andres Imperiale 70), Shaun Francis (JJ Koval 83); Cordell Cato (Tommy Thompson 20), Anibal Godoy (Matheus Silva 83), Simon Dawkins (Matias Perez Garcia 70), Shea Salinas; Chris Wondolowski (Adam Jahn 87), Quincy Amarikwa (Mark Sherrod 87).
Subs Not Used: Bryan Meredith, Andrew Tarbell, Chad Barrett.
Stats: Shots: 17, Shots on Goal: 7, Saves: 2, Fouls: 12, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 0.
Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Emrah Klimenta, Mike da Fonte, Chris Christian (Derek Foran 45), James Kiffe; Octavio Guzman (Joaquin Rivas 56), Danny Barrera (Alfonso Motagalvan 69), Agustin Cazarez (Matt LaGrassa 45), Max Alvarez (Diego Lopez 73); Mackenzie Pridham (Harry Williams 45), Thomas Stewart (Cameron Iwasa 65).
Subs Not Used: Alex Mangels, Nabilai Kibunguchy, Joe Restani
Stats: Shots: 10, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 5, Fouls: 12, Corner Kicks: 5, Offside: 2.