Republic FC started the scoring early in the match, scoring first in the 9th minute. Midfielder Max Alvarez took advantage of a free kick just outside the box and sent in a left-footed, in-swinging cross. Octavio Guzman beat his man to the spot, went airborne and finished the play with a powerful header into the back of the net past a diving Chula Vista FC keeper Sebastian Ortiz.
Chula Vista FC pulled even after a foul was called on Republic FC in the penalty box. Midfielder Francis Ramirez stepped up to the spot and struck the ball to Republic FC goalkeeper Dominik Jakubek’s right, as the keeper dove to his left. The goal pulled the teams even at 1-1 in the 40th minute.
Republic FC would answer quickly after the penalty kick with a goal in the 43rd minute. Forward Adnan Gabeljic dispossessed a Chula Vista FC defender and took two touches towards goal. Gabeljic then sent a laser of a left-footed shot into the low corner of the net to Ortiz’s left. The 2-1 Republic FC advantage would hold until halftime.
Republic FC started the scoring early in the match, scoring first in the 9th minute. Midfielder Max Alvarez took advantage of a free kick just outside the box and sent in a left-footed, in-swinging cross. Octavio Guzman beat his man to the spot, went airborne and finished the play with a powerful header into the back of the net past a diving Chula Vista FC keeper Sebastian Ortiz.
Chula Vista FC pulled even after a foul was called on Republic FC in the penalty box. Midfielder Francis Ramirez stepped up to the spot and struck the ball to Republic FC goalkeeper Dominik Jakubek’s right, as the keeper dove to his left. The goal pulled the teams even at 1-1 in the 40th minute.
Republic FC would answer quickly after the penalty kick with a goal in the 43rd minute. Forward Adnan Gabeljic dispossessed a Chula Vista FC defender and took two touches towards goal. Gabeljic then sent a laser of a left-footed shot into the low corner of the net to Ortiz’s left. The 2-1 Republic FC advantage would hold until halftime.
Republic FC forward Thomas Stewart would add a third goal for the home side in the 53rd minute. Stewart controlled a Matthias Bonvehi pass just outside the box and sent a left-footed strike on net. The shot took a slight deflection off of a diving Cula Vista FC defender, but still had enough pace to beat Ortiz for the goal. The goal was Stewart’s fourth in the 2015 U.S. Open Cup, currently leading the competition.
Gabeljic scored his second goal in the 59th minute after some beautiful build up play from Rodrigo Lopez and Stewart. Lopez sent a through ball into the box for Stewart who held up his man and one-touched the ball back to a charging Lopez. The midfielder was taken down but the ball found Gabeljic who controlled the box and sent a right-footed curling shot into the upper right corner of the net to put Republic FC up 4-1.
Republic FC midfielder Zev Taublieb tallied in the 73rd minute off of a Lopez rebound opportunity. On the ensuing kickoff, Chula Vista FC Alberto Diaz sent a deep through ball that second half-substitute Joey Estrada ran onto. Jakubek came off his line but could not get there in time as Estrada lifted the ball over him and it rolled into the back of the net. Forward Mario Rubio would beat Jakubek in the 80th minute as well to push the scoreline to 5-3 in favor of Republic FC.
Lopez got into the scoring act in the 85th minute sending a Gabe Gissie cross into the back of the net. In the 89th minute, Gabeljic finished off his hat-trick as he received a Gissie pass in the middle of the box and sent a bullet shot past Ortiz making the score 7-3.
“It’s good to get back out there and get another 90 minutes under my belt,” said Stewart after the match. “It’s just about winning games. I’m happy to have contributed.”
Republic FC will face the San Jose Earthquakes in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, June 16 at Avaya Stadium. Details on tickets for Republic FC designated seating at the fourth round match will be announced soon.
Republic FC will return to USL action on Saturday, May 30, when they take on Real Monarchs SLC at Bonney Field. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PDT. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.
Republic FC forward Thomas Stewart would add a third goal for the home side in the 53rd minute. Stewart controlled a Matthias Bonvehi pass just outside the box and sent a left-footed strike on net. The shot took a slight deflection off of a diving Cula Vista FC defender, but still had enough pace to beat Ortiz for the goal. The goal was Stewart’s fourth in the 2015 U.S. Open Cup, currently leading the competition.
Gabeljic scored his second goal in the 59th minute after some beautiful build up play from Rodrigo Lopez and Stewart. Lopez sent a through ball into the box for Stewart who held up his man and one-touched the ball back to a charging Lopez. The midfielder was taken down but the ball found Gabeljic who controlled the box and sent a right-footed curling shot into the upper right corner of the net to put Republic FC up 4-1.
Republic FC midfielder Zev Taublieb tallied in the 73rd minute off of a Lopez rebound opportunity. On the ensuing kickoff, Chula Vista FC Alberto Diaz sent a deep through ball that second half-substitute Joey Estrada ran onto. Jakubek came off his line but could not get there in time as Estrada lifted the ball over him and it rolled into the back of the net. Forward Mario Rubio would beat Jakubek in the 80th minute as well to push the scoreline to 5-3 in favor of Republic FC.
Lopez got into the scoring act in the 85th minute sending a Gabe Gissie cross into the back of the net. In the 89th minute, Gabeljic finished off his hat-trick as he received a Gissie pass in the middle of the box and sent a bullet shot past Ortiz making the score 7-3.
“It’s good to get back out there and get another 90 minutes under my belt,” said Stewart after the match. “It’s just about winning games. I’m happy to have contributed.”
Republic FC will face the San Jose Earthquakes in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, June 16 at Avaya Stadium. Details on tickets for Republic FC designated seating at the fourth round match will be announced soon.
Republic FC will return to USL action on Saturday, May 30, when they take on Real Monarchs SLC at Bonney Field. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PDT. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.
Sacramento Republic FC 7:3 Chula Vista FC
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Match
Bonney Field – Sacramento, CA
May 27, 2015 – Attendance: 10,018
Scoring Summary: SRFC – Octavio Guzman (Max Alvarez) 9, Adnan Gabeljic 43, Thomas Stewart (Matthias Bonvehi) 52, Adnan Gabeljic 59, Zev Taublieb 74, Rodrigo Lopez (Gabe Gissie) 85, Adnan Gabeljic (Gabe Gissie) 89; CVFC – Francis Ramirez (penalty) 40, Joey Estrada (Alberto Diaz)74, Mario Rubio (Alberto Diaz) 81.
Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Dominik Jakubek (caution) 39, Zev Taublieb (caution) 57; CVFC – Angel Pinal (caution) 25.
Chula Vista FC – Sebastian Ortiz; Angel Gonzalez, Luis Alvarado, Jimmy Estrada, Rodrigo Fuentes; Manuel Carillo, Francis Ramirez (Joey Estrada 70), Alberto Diaz; Mario Rubio, Oscar Ortega (Jaime Verdin 50), Angel Pinal (Oscar Casillas 55).
Subs Not Used: Miguel David, David Luquen, Gilberto Perez-Lopez, David Zendejas.
Stats: Shots: 5, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 8, Fouls: 15, Corner Kicks: 2, Offside: 4.
Sacramento Republic FC – Dominik Jakubek; Matthias Bonvehi, Derek Foran, Nemanja Vuković, Agustin Cazarez (Emrah Klimenta 66); Max Alvarez (Gabe Gissie 64), Zev Taublieb, Octavio Guzman (Ivan Mirković 60), Rodrigo Lopez; Adnan Gabeljic, Thomas Stewart.
Subs Not Used: Patrick McLain, Cameron Iwasa, Justin Braun, Alfonso Motagalvan.
Stats: Shots: 26, Shots on Goal: 15, Saves: 0, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 7, Offside: 5.
Sacramento Republic FC 7:3 Chula Vista FC
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Match
Bonney Field – Sacramento, CA
May 27, 2015 – Attendance: 10,018
Scoring Summary: SRFC – Octavio Guzman (Max Alvarez) 9, Adnan Gabeljic 43, Thomas Stewart (Matthias Bonvehi) 52, Adnan Gabeljic 59, Zev Taublieb 74, Rodrigo Lopez (Gabe Gissie) 85, Adnan Gabeljic (Gabe Gissie) 89; CVFC – Francis Ramirez (penalty) 40, Joey Estrada (Alberto Diaz)74, Mario Rubio (Alberto Diaz) 81.
Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Dominik Jakubek (caution) 39, Zev Taublieb (caution) 57; CVFC – Angel Pinal (caution) 25.
Chula Vista FC – Sebastian Ortiz; Angel Gonzalez, Luis Alvarado, Jimmy Estrada, Rodrigo Fuentes; Manuel Carillo, Francis Ramirez (Joey Estrada 70), Alberto Diaz; Mario Rubio, Oscar Ortega (Jaime Verdin 50), Angel Pinal (Oscar Casillas 55).
Subs Not Used: Miguel David, David Luquen, Gilberto Perez-Lopez, David Zendejas.
Stats: Shots: 5, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 8, Fouls: 15, Corner Kicks: 2, Offside: 4.
Sacramento Republic FC – Dominik Jakubek; Matthias Bonvehi, Derek Foran, Nemanja VukoviÄ, Agustin Cazarez (Emrah Klimenta 66); Max Alvarez (Gabe Gissie 64), Zev Taublieb, Octavio Guzman (Ivan MirkoviÄ 60), Rodrigo Lopez; Adnan Gabeljic, Thomas Stewart.
Subs Not Used: Patrick McLain, Cameron Iwasa, Justin Braun, Alfonso Motagalvan.
Stats: Shots: 26, Shots on Goal: 15, Saves: 0, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 7, Offside: 5.