HERRIMAN, Utah (Monday, April 30, 2018) – The Real Monarchs (4-1-1, 13 points) played their first home game at the new Zions Bank Stadium against Las Vegas Lights FC (2-3-1, 9 points), playing to a scoreless tie in front of a near capacity crowd of 4,065.
The Lights picked up a red card within the first 20 minutes of play when Marcelo Alatorre went for a bad tackle behind Sebastian Velasquez, who was just outside the box. With a man up, the Monarchs had no problem taking control of the game. The team led in shots, shots on goal, and possession.
Both Velasquez for the Monarchs and Samuel Ochoa for the Lights did find the back of the net, but each time they were disallowed for offsides calls. The Monarchs never gave up though, and continued fighting for that goal until the very end, but just could not break past the deep back line of the Las Vegas Lights.
UP NEXT: The Monarchs get their second chance at their first win at their new stadium, this Friday against Orange County SC. The game will be at 7:00 P.M. MT at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah.
KEY SAVES AND DEFENSIVE STOPS:
LV: Ricardo Ferrino, 69th minute: After earning a free kick for the Monarchs, Sebastian Velasquez takes a curving shot in towards goal. Las Vegas Lights Keeper Ricardo Ferrino took a dive that just reaches the ball and saves the goal.
NOTES:
- This marks the first game played at the new $78 million Zions Bank Stadium, the new home for the Real Monarchs.
- Luke Mulholland makes his first start since picking up a hamstring a few weeks back. The RSL midfielder was looking to pick up minutes and gather some fitness after the injury.
Match: Real Monarchs SLC vs Las Vegas Lights FC
Date: April 30, 2018
Venue: Zions Bank Stadium; Herriman, Utah
Attendance: 4,065
Weather: 52 and sunny
<strong>Scoring Summary</strong> |
<strong>1</strong> |
<strong>2</strong> |
<strong>F</strong> |
<p>Real Monarchs SLC</p> |
<p align="center">0</p> |
<p align="center">0</p> |
<p align="center">0</p> |
<p>Las Vegas Lights FC</p> |
<p align="center">0</p> |
<p align="center">0</p> |
<p align="center">0</p> |
Lineups:
Real Monarchs SLC (4-2-3-1): Connor Sparrow; Adam Henley, James Moberg, Kalen Ryden, Michael Gallagher; Luke Mulholland, Justin Portillo, Maikel Chang (Andrew Brody 79’); Mastan Kacher (Charles Adams 66’), Chandler Hoffman (Ricardo Espin-Lopez 63’) Sebastion Velasquez
Subs not used: Danny Acosta, Joshua Heard, Jacob Leeker, Juan Mare
Las Vegas Lights FC (4-1-3-2): Ricardo Ferrino; Marceolo Alatorre, Miguel Garduno, Joel Huiqui, Jorge Guillen; Marco Jaime, Daigo Kobayashi (Sebastian Hernandez 90’+4), Carlos Alvarez, Isaac Diaz (Zak Drake 53’); Samuel Ochoa, Juan Carlos Garcia (Matt Thomas 81’)
Subs not used: Angel Alvarez, Juan Herrera, Adolfo Guzman, Anuar Kanan
Stats Summary: SLC/LV
Shots: 15 / 6
Shots on Goal: 3 / 0
Saves: 0 / 3
Corner Kicks: 5 / 1
Fouls: 11 / 11
Offside: 4 / 1
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY:
LV – Marcelo Alatorre (Ejection) 18’
LV – Daigo Kobayashi (Caution) 56’
SLC – Sebastian Velasquez (Caution) 68’
LV – Ricardo Ferrino (Caution) 90’
LV – Carlos Alvarez (Caution) 90’+2
OFFICIALS:
Referee: Jon Freemon
Assistant Referees: Daniel Spicer-Escalante, Kali Smith
4th Official: Brad Jensen
