Real Monarchs SLC 2 at OKC Energy FC 3
August 11, 2018; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Taft Stadium
Real Monarchs SLC (15-6-2, 47 points); OKC Energy FC (8-12-5, 29 points)
Man of the Match:
Scoring his goal for the Monarchs in the 60
th
minute was MF Jack Blake. Blake unleashed a rocket from 35 yards that dipped and swerved past the OKC goalkeeper and into the side netting to level the match at two apiece. Blake also registered an 82.5% passing accuracy rating to command the midfield with his 96 total touches in the match.
Telling Stat: 65.3%. The Monarchs controlled the possession battle against OKC but couldn’t complete its comeback against the hosts. The Utah side also won 90.9% of its tackles against OKC to put forth another physical defensive display despite falling 2-3 on the night.
What You Missed: The Monarchs are now 0-4-0 all-time at Taft Stadium since the 2016 season to remain winless at what has become an elusive venue for the West leaders. The Monarchs looked sure to steal at least a point at Taft after drawing the match level from two goals down but a late goal from the hosts ensured the hosts were victorious on Saturday evening.
So What: After falling to OKC at Taft Stadium, the Monarchs remain atop the Western Conference by three points. Second place Orange County SC is close on the Monarchs heels as the final third of the season progresses. Next up for the Monarchs is a matchup with conference cellar dweller Tulsa Roughnecks FC at Zions Bank Stadium, where the Monarchs are undefeated on the year. Kick off is set for 8:00 p.m. MT and fans can purchase 4 tickets and four hotdogs for just $24 to the match at RealMonarchs.com.
