Republic FC started strong dominating possession and testing the Portland Timbers 2 backline. Republic FC would strike first in the 13th minute. Forward Thomas Stewart sent a cross from the right side of the field. While Timbers 2 cleared the cross, it only only went to the top of the box where it fell softly to Rodrigo Lopez who sent a laser to the top right side of the goal putting Republic FC ahead 1-0.
Republic FC would strike again in the 33rd minute when midfielder Danny Barrera sent a cross into the box. Barrera’s cross found the head of forward Justin Braun, who was positioned well in the middle of the box. Braun flicked the header over the onrushing T2 keeper Jake Gleeson, putting Republic FC ahead 2-0.
Braun would strike again just two minutes later stealing, the ball in the middle of the pitch. Braun showed fancy footwork as he flicked the ball around the T2 defender and then sent the ball under the onrushing Gleeson on the ensuing one-on-one opportunity. The goal was Braun’s second of the match and fourth in the last two matches. Braun has now scored eight goal this season, doubling his output from last season and putting Republic FC ahead 3-0.
The best chance for T2 came in the 43rd minute after Ivan Mirković was cautioned after taking down Fatawu about 25 yards away. Fatawu stepped up and sent the ensuing free kick toward the left corner of the goal. Republic FC goalkeeper Dominik Jakubek was there for the save however, skiing high to knock the ball away from goal, keeping the match 3-0 going into the half.
Republic FC started strong dominating possession and testing the Portland Timbers 2 backline. Republic FC would strike first in the 13th minute. Forward Thomas Stewart sent a cross from the right side of the field. While Timbers 2 cleared the cross, it only only went to the top of the box where it fell softly to Rodrigo Lopez who sent a laser to the top right side of the goal putting Republic FC ahead 1-0.
Republic FC would strike again in the 33rd minute when midfielder Danny Barrera sent a cross into the box. Barrera’s cross found the head of forward Justin Braun, who was positioned well in the middle of the box. Braun flicked the header over the onrushing T2 keeper Jake Gleeson, putting Republic FC ahead 2-0.
Braun would strike again just two minutes later stealing, the ball in the middle of the pitch. Braun showed fancy footwork as he flicked the ball around the T2 defender and then sent the ball under the onrushing Gleeson on the ensuing one-on-one opportunity. The goal was Braun’s second of the match and fourth in the last two matches. Braun has now scored eight goal this season, doubling his output from last season and putting Republic FC ahead 3-0.
The best chance for T2 came in the 43rd minute after Ivan MirkoviÄ was cautioned after taking down Fatawu about 25 yards away. Fatawu stepped up and sent the ensuing free kick toward the left corner of the goal. Republic FC goalkeeper Dominik Jakubek was there for the save however, skiing high to knock the ball away from goal, keeping the match 3-0 going into the half.
T2 came out stronger in the second half, controlling more of the possession and getting the first strong look on goal in the 51st minute when Michael Seaton beat the defense down the right side of the box. Jakubek elected to stay on his line, making a kneeling save to keep Seaton's shot out of the net and preserve his shutout.
Republic FC had their best chance of the half in the 55th minute when Braun beat the offside trap. Braun took a hard touch on the ball but was able to get to it and go one-on-one with Gleeson and sent a shot to the keeper’s right. Gleeson was up the task however keeping the score 3-0.
With the win, Republic FC moved into third place in the USL Western Conference and moved into a position to win the conference should they win their remaining two matches of the regular season. Republic FC will travel to Orange County, Calif. to take on Orange County Blues FC on Wednesday, September 16. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
Republic FC will play their final home match on Saturday, September 19 against Arizona United SC. The match is sold out, but a limited number of tickets remain for the match through the Greater Sacramento Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tickets purchased through the website RelentlessRepublic650.org benefit LLS.
T2 came out stronger in the second half, controlling more of the possession and getting the first strong look on goal in the 51st minute when Michael Seaton beat the defense down the right side of the box. Jakubek elected to stay on his line, making a kneeling save to keep Seaton’s shot out of the net and preserve his shutout.
Republic FC had their best chance of the half in the 55th minute when Braun beat the offside trap. Braun took a hard touch on the ball but was able to get to it and go one-on-one with Gleeson and sent a shot to the keeper’s right. Gleeson was up the task however keeping the score 3-0.
With the win, Republic FC moved into third place in the USL Western Conference and moved into a position to win the conference should they win their remaining two matches of the regular season. Republic FC will travel to Orange County, Calif. to take on Orange County Blues FC on Wednesday, September 16. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
Republic FC will play their final home match on Saturday, September 19 against Arizona United SC. The match is sold out, but a limited number of tickets remain for the match through the Greater Sacramento Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tickets purchased through the website RelentlessRepublic650.org benefit LLS.
Portland Timbers 2 0:3 Sacramento Republic FC
USL Match
Providence Park – Portland, OR
September 12, 2015 – Attendance: 5,892
Scoring Summary: SRFC – Rodrigo Lopez 13, Justin Braun (Danny Barrera) 33, Justin Braun 35.
Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Ivan Mirković (caution) 42; POR – Fatawu (caution) 65.
Portland Timbers 2 – Jake Gleeson, Devon Fisher (Michael Seaton 45), Tim Payne, Anthony Manning, Andy Thoma, Nick Besler, Blair Gavin, Darion Asprilla, Fatawu Safiu, Jeanderson, Kharlton Belmar (Rundell Winchester 88).
Subs Not Used: Justin Luthy, Brent Richards, Blake Bodily, Seth Casiple, Santiago Biglieri.
Stats: Shots: 13, Shots on Goal: 2, Saves: 3, Fouls: 10, Corner Kicks: 6, Offside: 0.
Sacramento Republic FC – Dominik Jakubek; Emrah Klimenta, Mickey Daly (Derek Foran 90), Nemanja Vuković, James Kiffe; Agustin Cazarez (Alfonso Motagalvan 90), Ivan Mirković (Gabe Gissie 73), Danny Barrera, Rodrigo Lopez; Thomas Stewart (Mark Sherrod 80), Justin Braun (Max Alvarez 78).
Subs Not Used: Adnan Gabeljic, Cameron Iwasa.
Stats: Shots: 10, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 2, Fouls: 10, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 5.
Portland Timbers 2 0:3 Sacramento Republic FC
USL Match
Providence Park – Portland, OR
September 12, 2015 – Attendance: 5,892
Scoring Summary: SRFC – Rodrigo Lopez 13, Justin Braun (Danny Barrera) 33, Justin Braun 35.
Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Ivan MirkoviÄ (caution) 42; POR – Fatawu (caution) 65.
Portland Timbers 2 – Jake Gleeson, Devon Fisher (Michael Seaton 45), Tim Payne, Anthony Manning, Andy Thoma, Nick Besler, Blair Gavin, Darion Asprilla, Fatawu Safiu, Jeanderson, Kharlton Belmar (Rundell Winchester 88).
Subs Not Used: Justin Luthy, Brent Richards, Blake Bodily, Seth Casiple, Santiago Biglieri.
Stats: Shots: 13, Shots on Goal: 2, Saves: 3, Fouls: 10, Corner Kicks: 6, Offside: 0.
Sacramento Republic FC – Dominik Jakubek; Emrah Klimenta, Mickey Daly (Derek Foran 90), Nemanja VukoviÄ, James Kiffe; Agustin Cazarez (Alfonso Motagalvan 90), Ivan MirkoviÄ (Gabe Gissie 73), Danny Barrera, Rodrigo Lopez; Thomas Stewart (Mark Sherrod 80), Justin Braun (Max Alvarez 78).
Subs Not Used: Adnan Gabeljic, Cameron Iwasa.
Stats: Shots: 10, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 2, Fouls: 10, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 5.