It’s just a reminder of all the hard work in the last few years. I’ve never been a player that cares too much about individual awards or individual accomplishments,” López stated. The win also served as a milestone moment for the club as López became the all-time assist leader in Sacramento history Wednesday night, an accolade that reminds him off his connection with the city of trees. Absolutely proud of every single one of the players that stepped on the field,” head coach Mark Briggs said post-match Wednesday. They stuck to the game plan and did it to a tee. We dug in and did the ugly side of the game extremely well, and then we looked very threatening in transition. “Tonight we showed the togetherness, the culture and the mentality within our group. Sacramento defended confidently after that, holding onto the lead to earn a tough three points on the road, beating New Mexico, 1-2. Four minutes later, the Republic took the lead thanks to another assist by their captain, this time setting up Douglas Martínez for a low-driven strike past goalie Alexandros Tambakis to make it 2-1 in the 61st minute. Within three minutes the sides had leveled, after Keko slotted a Rodrigo López cross into the bottom right corner. But just like in the Charleston game, Sacramento rose to the challenge. Wednesday’s match was not an easy one, conceding the first goal in the 54th minute after a miscued clearance by the Republic defense slid to forward Tabort Etaka Preston for an easy goal under keeper Danny Vitiello. A win over the fourth seed allows fifth seed Sacramento to potentially overtake the Black & Yellow with a victory and a game in hand. What a difference a few weeks can be for the Quails.Īfter only getting two points in four matches to kick off the month of July, Sacramento Republic FC have gone on a three-match win streak over the past week, now heading back to Health Heart Park for their match against Rio Grande Valley FC Saturday night.Ĭoming off another comeback win against New Mexico United Wednesday, the Indomitable Club have put themselves in a great position entering the weekend.

Alexandros tambakis