After an hour and twenty minute lightning delay, Republic FC wasted no time in making a strong offensive statement, taking the lead in just the 2nd minute. Midfielder Danny Barrera sends ball from the right side across the top of the box to Thomas Stewart who took a strong left-footed strike past a diving Devala Gorrick and into the upper left corner of the goal, putting Republic FC ahead 1-0.
Switchbacks FC answered back quickly after Republic FC defender Nemanja Vuković was given a yellow card for a handball in the box in the 19th minute. Switchbacks FC midfielder Luke Vercollone stepped up to the penalty spot in the 21st minute and sent a hard shot into the upper right corner of the goal and past Patrick McLain, who dove left.
Switchbacks FC took the lead in the 38th minute after forward Mike Seth threaded a ball past the offside trap to a streaking Vercollone. The midfielder went one-on-one against McLain and after the keeper dove to his left, slotted home a goal, putting Switchbacks FC ahead 2-1 going into the half.
After an hour and twenty minute lightning delay, Republic FC wasted no time in making a strong offensive statement, taking the lead in just the 2nd minute. Midfielder Danny Barrera sends ball from the right side across the top of the box to Thomas Stewart who took a strong left-footed strike past a diving Devala Gorrick and into the upper left corner of the goal, putting Republic FC ahead 1-0.
Switchbacks FC answered back quickly after Republic FC defender Nemanja VukoviÄ was given a yellow card for a handball in the box in the 19th minute. Switchbacks FC midfielder Luke Vercollone stepped up to the penalty spot in the 21st minute and sent a hard shot into the upper right corner of the goal and past Patrick McLain, who dove left.
Switchbacks FC took the lead in the 38th minute after forward Mike Seth threaded a ball past the offside trap to a streaking Vercollone. The midfielder went one-on-one against McLain and after the keeper dove to his left, slotted home a goal, putting Switchbacks FC ahead 2-1 going into the half.
Republic FC came out attacking in the second half, but it was Switchbacks FC who would strike again in the 78th minute. Vercollone took a strong shot at the top of the box, but had his shot blocked. The rebound bounced perfectly to Chandler Hoffman on the right side of the box. Hoffman then sent a low shot to the left corner of the goal and past a diving McLain, putting Switchbacks FC ahead 3-1.
Republic FC was not done however, and in the 82nd minute pulled within a goal. Substitute defender Derek Foran protected the ball in the middle of the box before passing the ball to his right to fellow defender Mickey Daly. Daly sent a one-touch rocket past Gorrick. making the score 3-2.
Near the end of regulation time, Switchbacks substitute forward Davy Armstrong was sent off after a hard tackle and the ensuing scuffle. Republic FC, now up a man, took advantage soon after, and a minute into stoppage time an Ivan Mirković long ball into the box found its way into the top right corner of the net, equalizing the score 3-3. The goal was Mirković’s first as a member of Republic FC.
Republic FC goalkeeper McLain recorded nine saves on the night, a franchise USL record. McLain also held the previous record of seven saves, which he recorded against Tulsa Roughnecks FC on June 25.
Republic FC return to action on Saturday, August 22, when they take on Real Monarchs SLC at Bonney Field at 8:00 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on CW31. Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster.com.
Republic FC came out attacking in the second half, but it was Switchbacks FC who would strike again in the 78th minute. Vercollone took a strong shot at the top of the box, but had his shot blocked. The rebound bounced perfectly to Chandler Hoffman on the right side of the box. Hoffman then sent a low shot to the left corner of the goal and past a diving McLain, putting Switchbacks FC ahead 3-1.
Republic FC was not done however, and in the 82nd minute pulled within a goal. Substitute defender Derek Foran protected the ball in the middle of the box before passing the ball to his right to fellow defender Mickey Daly. Daly sent a one-touch rocket past Gorrick. making the score 3-2.
Near the end of regulation time, Switchbacks substitute forward Davy Armstrong was sent off after a hard tackle and the ensuing scuffle. Republic FC, now up a man, took advantage soon after, and a minute into stoppage time an Ivan MirkoviÄ long ball into the box found its way into the top right corner of the net, equalizing the score 3-3. The goal was MirkoviÄ’s first as a member of Republic FC.
Republic FC goalkeeper McLain recorded nine saves on the night, a franchise USL record. McLain also held the previous record of seven saves, which he recorded against Tulsa Roughnecks FC on June 25.
Republic FC return to action on Saturday, August 22, when they take on Real Monarchs SLC at Bonney Field at 8:00 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on CW31. Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster.com.
Photos Courtesy: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 3:3 Sacramento Republic FC
USL Match
Sand Creek Stadium – Colorado Springs, CO
August 14, 2015 – Attendance: 3,152
Scoring Summary: SRFC – Thomas Stewart (Danny Barrera) 2, Mickey Daly (Derek Foran 82), Ivan Mirković 90; COS – Luke Vercollone (penalty) 21, Luke Vercollone (Mike Seth) 38, Chandler Hoffman 78.
Misconduct Summary: COS – Rony Argueta (caution) 10, Davy Armstrong (ejection) 90; SRFC – Nemanja Vuković (caution) 19.
Sacramento Republic FC – Patrick McLain; Emrah Klimenta, Mickey Daly, Nemanja Vuković (Derek Foran 80), James Kiffe (Agustin Cazarez 77); Ivan Mirković, Danny Barrera, Rodrigo Lopez (Max Alvarez 74); Kaleemullah (Gabe Gissie 61), Justin Braun, Thomas Stewart.
Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Cameron Iwasa, Joaquin Rivas.
Stats: Shots: 12, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 9, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 2.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – Devala Gorrick; Jordan Burt, Josh Phillips, Chris Christian, Kley Bejarano; Rony Argueta (JJ Greer 81), Luke Vercollone, Shintaro Harrada (Nate Robinson 81); Chandler Hoffman (Aaron King 86), Mike Seth (Davy Armstrong 67), Miguel Gonzalez (Saeed Robinson 74).
Subs Not Used: Samir Badr, Martin Maybin.
Stats: Shots: 18, Shots on Goal: 12, Saves: 3, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 2.
Photos Courtesy: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 3:3 Sacramento Republic FC
USL Match
Sand Creek Stadium – Colorado Springs, CO
August 14, 2015 – Attendance: 3,152
Scoring Summary: SRFC – Thomas Stewart (Danny Barrera) 2, Mickey Daly (Derek Foran 82), Ivan MirkoviÄ 90; COS – Luke Vercollone (penalty) 21, Luke Vercollone (Mike Seth) 38, Chandler Hoffman 78.
Misconduct Summary: COS – Rony Argueta (caution) 10, Davy Armstrong (ejection) 90; SRFC – Nemanja VukoviÄ (caution) 19.
Sacramento Republic FC – Patrick McLain; Emrah Klimenta, Mickey Daly, Nemanja VukoviÄ (Derek Foran 80), James Kiffe (Agustin Cazarez 77); Ivan MirkoviÄ, Danny Barrera, Rodrigo Lopez (Max Alvarez 74); Kaleemullah (Gabe Gissie 61), Justin Braun, Thomas Stewart.
Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Cameron Iwasa, Joaquin Rivas.
Stats: Shots: 12, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 9, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 2.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC – Devala Gorrick; Jordan Burt, Josh Phillips, Chris Christian, Kley Bejarano; Rony Argueta (JJ Greer 81), Luke Vercollone, Shintaro Harrada (Nate Robinson 81); Chandler Hoffman (Aaron King 86), Mike Seth (Davy Armstrong 67), Miguel Gonzalez (Saeed Robinson 74).
Subs Not Used: Samir Badr, Martin Maybin.
Stats: Shots: 18, Shots on Goal: 12, Saves: 3, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 2.