Real Monarchs SLC 0 vs Las Vegas Lights FC 1
March 30, 2019; Las Vegas, Nevada; Cashman Field
Real Monarchs SLC (1-1-2, 5 points); Las Vegas Lights FC (1-2-1, 4 points)
Man of the Match: Midfielder and team captain Jack Blake created the best chances throughout the night, taking two shots in towards goal. The first came at the top of the penalty area, where Blake fired through traffic on the ground, nearly finding the opening goal but was ultimately stopped before the net. His second shot came after some quick passing opened up space, allowing Blake to rifle one towards goal but curved just past the near post. Blake’s attempts and leadership presence on the field to push the Monarchs the full 90 minutes earns him Man of the Match honors.
Telling Stat: 8. The heated battle between the Real Monarchs and Las Vegas Lights saw eight yellow cards and a half-time scuffle as each team fought for supremacy throughout the night. In the end, both teams ended with a combined total of 23 tackles and cooler heads prevailing as no red cards were shown.
What You Missed: Real Monarchs put on a spirited display against its interstate rival, Lights FC. The physical match saw both teams trade possession and opportunities to find the advantage. Real Monarchs took 10 shots throughout the night, with 3 on target but were ultimately unable to put one on the board. Meanwhile, the Monarchs backline limited the Las Vegas attack, preventing goals in the run of play, only conceding from a set piece.
So What: Real Monarchs move to 8th on the Western Conference table after dropping the three points in Sin City, with a record of 1-1-2 and maintaining five points on the table. The Monarchs will now return home from its Vegas trip to play host to another Nevada team, Reno 1886 FC. The matchup is set for Saturday, April 6th at 1:00 p.m. MT from Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman. Tickets for the Medieval Night game can be purchased at RealMonarchs.com.
