SAFC outshoots Las Vegas 12-8 in first loss of the season
LAS VEGAS (April 6, 2024) – San Antonio FC fell tonight 0-1 at Las Vegas Lights FC, moving the team to 2-1-2 on the season with 8 points.
The Lights’ lone goal came in the second half, scoring in the 56th minute. SAFC finished the night with 12 shots to Las Vegas’ eight.
Next Up
San Antonio FC returns home to host Orange County SC Saturday, April 13. Kickoff from Toyota Field is set for 7:30 p.m. CT, with tickets available at SanAntonioFC.com or the SAFC app.
Scoring Summary:
LV: Shawn Smart (Assisted by Jean-Claude Ngando) 56’
Postgame Notes:
- SAFC moves to 2-1-2 on the season with 8 points, sitting in 5th place in the Western Conference standings.
- The loss snaps a four-match unbeaten streak for SAFC to start the season.
- Forward Machop Chol makes his first appearance for the club, subbing on in the 57th minute.
- Bura makes his first start for the squad since returning from international duty with the Guinea-Bissau National Team.
SAFC Starting XI: Pablo Sisniega, Carter Manley, Kendall Burks, Mitchell Taintor (captain), Luke Haakenson, Kevon Lambert, Bura (Kameron Lacey 62’), Lucas Silva (Shannon Gomez 68’), Jorge Hernandez, Juan Agudelo, Hugo Mbongue (Machop Chol 57’)
Substitutions Not Used: Kendall McIntosh, Trova Boni, Jose Mulato, Mohamed Omar
Disciplinary Summary:
LV: Yellow Card (Edison Azcona) 18’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Luke Haakenson) 38’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Lucas Silva) 50’
LV: Yellow Card (Fabien Garcia) 54’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Kevon Lambert) 55’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Juan Agudelo) 76’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Mitchell Taintor) 77’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Kameron Lacey) 90+6’
Quotes:
Head Coach Alen Marcina
(On the team’s second straight win…)
“Disappointed in the result. We lacked the intensity, urgency and tactical discipline. The first shot on our goal, we concede, so disappointed.”
(On preparing for next week…)
“We will definitely reflect and learn, focus on what we can control. Without reviewing the tape, we lacked that intensity and urgency. Too many individuals had off nights. It’s got to be better. Everyone has to reflect inward first, and we’ll be better for it.”
Midfielder Luke Haakenson
(On the loss…)
“We have a lot to learn. It’s early in the season. Plenty of room to grow, positives that we can build on, negatives that we can learn from. We’ll get back and watch film, and we’ll learn from it. This group has character, so I’m not worried.”
Forward Machop Chol
(On making his club debut…)
“I was happy to get my first few minutes. It was definitely a tough game away from home, and I think collectively, there are some things that we need to work on. I’m excited to get back home, but yeah, tough one on the road.”
