Real Monarchs SLC 1-0 Sacramento Republic FC
May 29, 2018; Zions Bank Stadium; Herriman, Utah
Real Monarchs SLC (9-2-1, 28 points); Sacramento Republic FC (6-3-3, 21 points)
Man of the Match:
Scoring his 50
th
regular-season goal was FW Chandler Hoffman. The striker entered the match as a substitute in the 65
th
minute, taking only three minutes to notch the game-winner and the historic goal. With the goal, Hoffman became just the third player in the USL’s modern era to reach the milestone behind Dane Kelley and Jorge Herrera.
Telling Stat: 87.5. Against Republic FC, the Monarchs won 87.5% of its tackles to help usher in the shutout victory. Posing such a staunch defense, the club has now earned five shutouts from 12 matches in the season’s opening third.
What You Missed: Real Monarchs goalkeeper Jake Leeker saved his second penalty kick in as many games and made several key saves to earn his third shutout in just four starts in his rookie season. Additionally, Hoffman’s 50th regular-season goal came in his 100th appearance, making the evening one of milestones at all levels for the 27-year-old.
So What: The win helped the Monarchs generate a four-point gap atop the USL standings as the club currently sits on 28 points through 12 matches played in 2018. The Monarchs return to Zions Bank Stadium on June 4th for "Monarchs Family Monday" where fans can purchase four tickets and four pretzels for just $24 at RealMonarchs.com.
