Real Monarchs SLC vs Fresno FC
May 4, 2019; Zions Bank Stadium; Herriman, Utah
1:00 p.m. MT; RealMonarchs.com
Real Monarchs SLC (3-3-2, 11 points); Fresno FC (2-0-4, 10 points)
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– Defender Ramon Martin Del Campo has helped solidify the defensive half for the Foxes so far this season. With 26 clearances, 11 interceptions and 4 blocks, Del Campo has played a vital role in keeping the Fresno goal one of the most secure in the west. The 25-year-old defender has made secured a tackle success rate of 83% so far this season and has proven to be a thorn in the side of any oppositions attack.
History
– Saturday’s match between Real Monarchs and Fresno FC will be the fourth in the all-time series between the two. The Monarchs hold an undefeated record 3-0-0 record over Fresno, coming out on top with a 1-0 score line in each of the three previous matches. The last bout saw the Monarchs come away with the win in Fresno to close out the 2018 regular season.
Last Five
– Fresno FC has picked up nine out of a possible 15 points in its last five games, coming away with a record of 2-0-3. Last Friday, Fresno held Orange County SC to a 2-2 draw, after a pair of late goals secured a point for Fresno. Its last win came just a week prior over Tulsa Roughnecks FC with a 3-1 score line. The Foxes stand as the lone undefeated team in the Western Conference, having played six games so far in 2019 holding an overall record of 2-0-4. The California side will test its undefeated streak against the Real Monarchs home undefeated streak when it visits Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday.
