Real Monarchs SLC 1 vs Fresno FC 0
May 12, 2018; Herriman, Utah; Zions Bank Stadium
Real Monarchs SLC 7-1-1, 22 points); Fresno FC (2-3-6, 12 points)
Man of the Match:
After earning a spot on the USL’s Team of the Week earlier in the week, Maikel Chang notched the game winning goal in the victory with his goal in the 8
th
minute. Chang was a constant threat on the wing against Fresno to give the Foxes defenders a difficult afternoon trying to defend one of the league’s best attacking forces.
Telling Stat: The Monarchs held nearly 67% possession in the match against Fresno to dominate in the attacking half. With the possession, the hosts generated 15 total shots and registered 6 corners where the Monarchs have been deadly thus far in 2018.
What You Missed: Rookie goalkeeper Jake Leeker made his professional debut against the Foxes as he started and played the full 90 minutes for the Monarchs. A graduate from the University of Memphis, Leeker earned the shutout making one save.
So What: With the win, the Monarchs took 10 of 12 possible points from its four-match home stretch to open Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman. Taking three victories and a draw from the stretch, the Monarchs moved into and retained the top spot in all of the USL through nine matches. The Utah side is clear of Phoenix Rising FC by one point while being clear of East leaders Cincinnati by five points.
