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TULSA ROUGHNECKS-1-0-SEATTLE SOUNDERS 2
TULSA ROUGHNECKS: Cerda, Kimura, Ugarte (Jadama, 53), Bourgeouis, Ayala, Colin, Levin, Calistri, Caffa, Ballew (Corrales, 53) y Thierjung (Rivas, 74).
SEATTLE SOUNDERS 2: Miller, Ulysse, Nana-Sinkam, Alfaro, Whyte, Narbon (Ramos, 61), Saari, Mathers, Wingo, Chenkam (Steven, 74), y Hopeau (Renken, 56).
Goles: 1-0 (min. 14): Thierjung marca al segundo palo tras despejar Miller un remate de Calistri.
Incidencias: ONEOK Field. Partido arbitrado por Jose Lara. Expulsó a Colin en el minuto 45. Amarillas para Ugarte, Wingo, Chenkam, Nana-Sinkam y Alfaro.
Comentario: Se consiguió, sufriendo mucho, pero se consiguió. El logro de hacer historia, de hacerse con un puesto en el playoff, de pelear por el título. Algo impensable hace un año cuando se terminaba el curso como el peor equipo de la categoría. El lavado de cara ha sido tan grande que han doblado los puntos en exceso y han dejado para los records muchos números de esta campaña.
El partido comenzó raro, con los nervios en el equipo se casa marcando el timpo. Con poca consistencia y dejando ver cuáles eran las intenciones de un equipo de Seattle que salió buscando la victoria. Quizás por eso no salieron a dejar el balón a un equipo local, ayer de gris, que hizo lo posible por hacer incómodo el choque al rival y esperar el error, como en el gol de los Roughnecks en el primer acto. Fue en el 14, cuando una jugada iniciada por Cerda desde su área permitía a Calistri rematar cruzado. El meta visitante repelía el balón y Thierjung, al segunda palo, cruzaba al fondo de la red. Era la efectividad total; a la primera , gol. Antes, loa Sounders 2 habían dispuesto de una clara oportunidad con un remate de Chenkam que se fue ajustado al palo derecho de Cerda.
Con ventaja para los de Tulsa, todo fue mucho más sencillo. Controlaron el centro del campo y permitieron que, de vez cuando, el equipo rival se acercara a la meta de Cerda, pero sin peligro. Con la distancia justa para sumar la victoria el partido discurría muy asequible en esfuerzo para un equipo de Vaudreuil que necesitaba poco para aguantar el tipo. Lo peor llegó al borde del descanso con el remate con la expulsión de Colin. Con diez en el campo, Mathers remataba al larguero. Se abría un nuevo choque en la segunda mitad juando con la desventaja de ser diez.
El cambio de Corrales por Ballew en la reanudación buscó dar màs peso defensivo a los Rhnevks que jugaban con 10. Habían salido los del estado de Washington más al ataque, con el equipo jugando en zona de los de Tulsa. Por eso otro cambio en los lovales con la entrada de Jadama hizo que el dibujo de losRoughnecks cambiara con Kimura jugando con Levin en el centro. Solo mediante disparos lejanos se acercaban los visitantes a la meta de Cerda.
El partido era posesión de los visitantes mientras que los de casa trataban de no sufrir, defendiendo lejos de la portería local para evitar sustos. Los Roughnecks llegaban poco a la meta rival. Solo un remate de Bourgueouis, que se fue fuera, tras saque de falta de Caffa y poco más hasta el 75. Solo Caffa quedaba en punta buscando siempre sacar la pelota lejos de Cerda. Los Sounders movían el balón de banda a banda pero la zaga de los de Tulsa evitaba el peligro visitante. Hasta el final, con apuros, echando balones fuera, alejando el peligro… pero para ganar. Cuando el colegiado pitó el final fue el culmen del trabajo bien hecho. A partir de ahora todo es premio. Y como tal, hay que saborearlo.
10-Man Roughnecks Win, Headed to the USL Playoffs
For the first time in the three-year history of the team, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC are going to the USL Cup playoffs. The Roughnecks survived a first-half red card and a tense final 45 minutes to defeat Seattle Sounders FC 2 1-0 Saturday night at ONEOK Field. With the victory, Tulsa guaranteed that it will finish no worse than eighth spot in the Western Conference standings.
Front page photo by Rich Crimi
It was not pretty, and it definitely wasn’t easy. The Roughnecks got the only goal of the night in the first quarter hour of the match, but everything changed with a red card in first-half stoppage time. Forced to play the entire second half with only ten men, TRFC spent most of the final 45 minutes in its half of the field. In the end, the defense held out and the Roughnecks escaped with the historic victory.
Tulsa quickly went end to end to open the scoring in the 15th minute. A perfectly executed 50-yard outlet from goalkeeper Fabian Cerda set Joey Calistri free down the left wing. After dribbling into the penalty area, Calistri’s delivery found an unmarked Christian Thierjung at the far post. At a tough angle, Thierjung tapped the ball into the open net for his third goal of the season to give TRFC the 1-0 lead.
The complexion of the match changed completely just before the 45-minute mark. Off the ball, Seattle’s Zach Mathers collided with Tulsa midfielder Collin Fernandez. Initially, no foul was called, but after the referee consulted with his assistant, Fernandez was called for a foul and was issued a second yellow card, leaving the Roughnecks to play the rest of the match a man down.
The Sounders 2 nearly leveled the score on the restart as Mathers rattled the crossbar on the free kick from just outside the penalty area. The Roughnecks cleared the rebound and held on through the seven minutes of first-half stoppage time.
The free kick from Mathers would prove to be the best chance of an equalizer for S2. Tulsa Head Coach David Vaudreuil inserted defender Jorge Corrales before the restart and defender Modou Jadama came on just seven minutes into the second half.
For the first time in the three-year history of the team, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC are going to the USL Cup playoffs. The Roughnecks survived a first-half red card and a tense final 45 minutes to defeat Seattle Sounders FC 2 1-0 Saturday night at ONEOK Field. With the victory, Tulsa guaranteed that it will finish no worse than eighth spot in the Western Conference standings.
Front page photo by Rich Crimi
It was not pretty, and it definitely wasn’t easy. The Roughnecks got the only goal of the night in the first quarter hour of the match, but everything changed with a red card in first-half stoppage time. Forced to play the entire second half with only ten men, TRFC spent most of the final 45 minutes in its half of the field. In the end, the defense held out and the Roughnecks escaped with the historic victory.
Tulsa quickly went end to end to open the scoring in the 15th minute. A perfectly executed 50-yard outlet from goalkeeper Fabian Cerda set Joey Calistri free down the left wing. After dribbling into the penalty area, Calistri’s delivery found an unmarked Christian Thierjung at the far post. At a tough angle, Thierjung tapped the ball into the open net for his third goal of the season to give TRFC the 1-0 lead.
The complexion of the match changed completely just before the 45-minute mark. Off the ball, Seattle’s Zach Mathers collided with Tulsa midfielder Collin Fernandez. Initially, no foul was called, but after the referee consulted with his assistant, Fernandez was called for a foul and was issued a second yellow card, leaving the Roughnecks to play the rest of the match a man down.
The Sounders 2 nearly leveled the score on the restart as Mathers rattled the crossbar on the free kick from just outside the penalty area. The Roughnecks cleared the rebound and held on through the seven minutes of first-half stoppage time.
The free kick from Mathers would prove to be the best chance of an equalizer for S2. Tulsa Head Coach David Vaudreuil inserted defender Jorge Corrales before the restart and defender Modou Jadama came on just seven minutes into the second half.
The Roughnecks spent almost the entire second half in their end of the field but kept the Sounders 2 from generating a good scoring opportunity despite S2 owning 85% of the second-half possession.
After a tense 45 minutes and 2 minutes of stoppage time, the referee blew the final whistle, setting off a celebration inside ONEOK Field.
“It would have been nice to have gained a playoff spot earlier, but it was nice to do it in front of our home fans,” said Vaudreuil. “I think the guys really deserved it because we have played well this year, and it was a good night for the organization.”
Vaudreuil had special thanks for the team’s supporters groups, The Roustabouts and La Union 918. “Our supporters are great, and it was fun to clinch in front of them. They have been really enthusiastic all year, and they have really bonded with the team and the staff. They are very important to us, and the team really thrives off of that.”
Tulsa has one match remaining in the regular season, next Saturday, October 14, when it hosts Colorado Springs at 7:00 pm CDT. The USL Playoffs will begin on the weekend of October 20. TRFC can finish no higher than the eighth spot, meaning it will go on the road for its first-round match. Seedings will be determined after next weekend’s matches are completed.
MATCH SUMMARY
Tulsa Roughnecks FC 1 Seattle Sounders FC 2 0
October 7, 2017
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK
Scoring Summary:
TUL – Thierjung (Calistri) 14’
Misconduct Summary:
TUL – Fernandez (caution) 11’
SEA – Wingo (caution) 19’
TUL – Ugarte (caution) 29’
TUL – Fernandez (2nd yellow/red card) 45+3’
SEA – Chenkam (caution) 49’
SEA – Nana-Sinkahm (caution) 73’
Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Fabian Cerda, Kosuke Kimura, Francisco Ugarte (Modou Jadama 53’), Bradley Bourgeois, Jaime Ayala, Jonathan Levin, Collin Fernandez, Brady Ballew (Jorge Corrales 46’), Juan Pablo Caffa©, Joey Calistri, Christian Thierjung (Joaquin Rivas 74’).
Shots: 6; Shots on Goal: 2; Saves: 4; Fouls: 8; Corners: 2; Offside: 3.
Seattle Sounders FC 2: Tyler Miller, Denso Ulysse, Brian Nana-Sinkam, Tony Alfaro, Steve Whyte, Francisco Narbon (Lorenzo Ramos 60’), Ray Saari©, Zach Mathers, Henry Wingo, Felix Chenkam (Javorn Stevens 73’), Shandon Hopeau (Charles Renken 55’).
Shots: 14; Shots on Goal: 4; Saves: 1; Fouls: 17; Corners: 9; Offside: 2.
The Roughnecks spent almost the entire second half in their end of the field but kept the Sounders 2 from generating a good scoring opportunity despite S2 owning 85% of the second-half possession.
After a tense 45 minutes and 2 minutes of stoppage time, the referee blew the final whistle, setting off a celebration inside ONEOK Field.
“It would have been nice to have gained a playoff spot earlier, but it was nice to do it in front of our home fans,” said Vaudreuil. “I think the guys really deserved it because we have played well this year, and it was a good night for the organization.”
Vaudreuil had special thanks for the team’s supporters groups, The Roustabouts and La Union 918. “Our supporters are great, and it was fun to clinch in front of them. They have been really enthusiastic all year, and they have really bonded with the team and the staff. They are very important to us, and the team really thrives off of that.”
Tulsa has one match remaining in the regular season, next Saturday, October 14, when it hosts Colorado Springs at 7:00 pm CDT. The USL Playoffs will begin on the weekend of October 20. TRFC can finish no higher than the eighth spot, meaning it will go on the road for its first-round match. Seedings will be determined after next weekend’s matches are completed.
MATCH SUMMARY
Tulsa Roughnecks FC 1 Seattle Sounders FC 2 0
October 7, 2017
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK
Scoring Summary:
TUL – Thierjung (Calistri) 14’
Misconduct Summary:
TUL – Fernandez (caution) 11’
SEA – Wingo (caution) 19’
TUL – Ugarte (caution) 29’
TUL – Fernandez (2nd yellow/red card) 45+3’
SEA – Chenkam (caution) 49’
SEA – Nana-Sinkahm (caution) 73’
Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Fabian Cerda, Kosuke Kimura, Francisco Ugarte (Modou Jadama 53’), Bradley Bourgeois, Jaime Ayala, Jonathan Levin, Collin Fernandez, Brady Ballew (Jorge Corrales 46’), Juan Pablo Caffa©, Joey Calistri, Christian Thierjung (Joaquin Rivas 74’).
Shots: 6; Shots on Goal: 2; Saves: 4; Fouls: 8; Corners: 2; Offside: 3.
Seattle Sounders FC 2: Tyler Miller, Denso Ulysse, Brian Nana-Sinkam, Tony Alfaro, Steve Whyte, Francisco Narbon (Lorenzo Ramos 60’), Ray Saari©, Zach Mathers, Henry Wingo, Felix Chenkam (Javorn Stevens 73’), Shandon Hopeau (Charles Renken 55’).
Shots: 14; Shots on Goal: 4; Saves: 1; Fouls: 17; Corners: 9; Offside: 2.
LOS ROUGHNECKS, A CERTIFICAR EL PASE
Los Roughnecks vuelven a la competición este sábado en el ONEOK Field en el partido posiblemente más importante de la historia del equipo naranja. Una victoria ante el segundo equipo de los Seattle Sounders les aseguraría de forma matemática su presencia entre los ocho equipos de la Conferencia Oeste que jugarían playoff.
Será un día en el que se entregue el segundo poster del equipo con las imágenes del entrenador, David Vaudreuil, del capitán, Juan Pablo Caffa, además de los jugadores Kosuke Kimura y Fabián Cerda. Será por cortesía de FOX23 and Mix 96. Los primeros 500 aficionados serán los que podrán hacerse con él una hora antes del partido que comenzará a las 7:00PM.
Va a ser el segundo encuentro de la temporada en el que se verán las caras los dos equipos, tras la victoria de los de Tulsa a domicilio en la Costa Pacífica de hace unos días. Ganaron entonces los de Vaudreuil 0-1 con gol de Pancho Ugarte. Históricamente los Roughnecks nunca han perdido con los del estado de Washington pues suman 4 victorias en cuatro encuentros.
Con 43 puntos en este momento gracias a sus trece victorias, cuatro empates y trece derrotas, el mejor escenario para los naranjas sería vencer mañana a sus rivales dependiendo de sí mismos. Cerrar la campaña ante los Switchbacks de Colorado hace que dispongan de dos oportunidades para sellar su pase.
Sus rivales están matemáticamente eliminados sin posibilidad de acceder al playoff. Con 31 puntos, doce menos que los Roughnecks, hace cinco encuentros que no saben lo que es ganar un choque, desde el pasado 17 de agosto, cuando vencieron a los Timbers 2 de Portland.
Después del partido los aficionados del equipo naranja podrán seguir con la fiesta postpartido en el Busch Scoreboard Bar abierto para todas las edades con la posibilidad de conocer a los técnicos y a los jugadores.
Las entradas estarán disponibles en las taquillas del ONEOK Field, en el teléfono (918)744-5901 o vía online en la página web del club. De la misma forma se podrá seguir el partido en el área de Tulsa en el canal 1334 de Cox Communications en YurView. También en youtube en el USL Match Center.
Roughnecks Host Sounders 2 Saturday with USL Cup Playoff Berth on the Line
Roughnecks Suffer 4-3 Loss to Rising FC in Phoenix
LOS ROUGHNECKS QUIEREN ASEGURAR EL PLAYOFF
Los Roughnecks viajan fuera del estado de Oklahoma por última vez en la campaña regular para medirse al Phoenix Rising en un partido en el que los de Vaudreuil pueden certificar el playoff. El partido se disputará a las 9:00 PM horario central en el Phoenix Rising Complex Center de Scottsdale, Arizona.
La necesidad de los naranjas de asegurar cuanto antes su puesto para jugar la liguilla por el título marca un partido en el que los ojos están puestos en la clasificación. Actualmente son séptimos, con 43 puntos y tres puntos más podrían servir casi de forma virtual para asegurarse el puesto entre los ocho primeros de la zona Oeste de la USL. Sus rivales en el duelo, los Rising de Phoenix, afrontan el choque ya clasificados gracias a una espectacular racha en la que han ganado los últimos seis partidos disputados. Con 49 puntos fruto de sus 14 victorias, siete empates y ocho derrotas les permiten asumir el partido sin necesidades. Hay que recordar que, en el partido de ida, los Roughnecks fueron capaces de golear por 3-0 con goles de Svantesson, Hayes y Thierjung.
Además, un dato positivo para los naranjas es la historia de enfrentamientos entre ambos equipos. Con ventaja para los naranjas, que nunca han perdido ante los de Phoenix pues suman 4 victorias y un empate en cinco encuentros –antes ante los Arizona United-.
Los números de los de Vaudreuil a domicilio son muy regulares con cuatro victorias y cuatro empates por siete derrotas. Sólo dos derrotas en los últimos nueve choques hablan del buen momento de los de Tulsa en el ONEOK Field.
La última jornada el equipo en el que juega Drogba u Omar Bravo viene de romper su racha de imbatilidad tras caer ante el Sacramento Republic 2-0, el mismo resultado de los Roughnecks ante San Antonio.
El partido podrá ser visto por ESPN 3 teniendo en cuenta que The Roustabouts irán al Empire Bar, localizado en el 1516 S Peoria. También lo podrán seguir por las redes sociales de los Roughnecks, tanto en inglés como en español.
Roughnecks in Phoenix Wednesday to Face Rising FC on ESPN 3
San Antonio Blanks Roughnecks 2-0
With a chance to clinch a berth in the United Soccer League playoffs Saturday night, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC could not find a goal and fell to San Antonio FC 2-0 at ONEOK Field. It was the first time this year that TRFC was shut out in a home match.
Front page photo of Ian Svantesson by Lori Scholl
With the defeat, the Roughnecks remained on 43 points for the season with a 13-12-4 record. Tulsa could have clinched the first USL playoff berth in franchise history with a victory. The Roughnecks will still wrap up a postseason spot with a victory in any of their three remaining games this season.
An indication of how the night would go came less than a minute after the opening kickoff when Tulsa had a good chance to grab an early lead as Paris Gee fed Joaquin Rivas into open space in front of goal, but the shot went over the crossbar.
It would be the first of many missed opportunities for the Roughnecks.
The best first-half chance came when defender Modou Jadama got open on a free kick, but his right-footed effort on the cross from Juan Pablo Caffa was turned aside by SAFC keeper Diego Restrepo.
San Antonio would make TRFC pay for its missed opportunities in the second half. In the 70th minute, SAFC captain Michael Reed delivered a near-perfect corner kick that was headed into the net by defender Mark O’Ojong for the first goal.
With Tulsa pushing forward looking for an equalizer, Billy Forbes burned the Roughnecks on the counterattack in the 88th minute. Forbes left Roughnecks goalkeeper Fabian Cerda with no chance as he rolled his shot inside the far post to put the match away.
It put an end to a frustrating night for the Roughnecks. TRFC held a 55-45% advantage in possession and out-shot San Antonio 23-15 while holding an 11-3 edge in corner kicks.
With a chance to clinch a berth in the United Soccer League playoffs Saturday night, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC could not find a goal and fell to San Antonio FC 2-0 at ONEOK Field. It was the first time this year that TRFC was shut out in a home match.
Front page photo of Ian Svantesson by Lori Scholl
With the defeat, the Roughnecks remained on 43 points for the season with a 13-12-4 record. Tulsa could have clinched the first USL playoff berth in franchise history with a victory. The Roughnecks will still wrap up a postseason spot with a victory in any of their three remaining games this season.
An indication of how the night would go came less than a minute after the opening kickoff when Tulsa had a good chance to grab an early lead as Paris Gee fed Joaquin Rivas into open space in front of goal, but the shot went over the crossbar.
It would be the first of many missed opportunities for the Roughnecks.
The best first-half chance came when defender Modou Jadama got open on a free kick, but his right-footed effort on the cross from Juan Pablo Caffa was turned aside by SAFC keeper Diego Restrepo.
San Antonio would make TRFC pay for its missed opportunities in the second half. In the 70th minute, SAFC captain Michael Reed delivered a near-perfect corner kick that was headed into the net by defender Mark O’Ojong for the first goal.
With Tulsa pushing forward looking for an equalizer, Billy Forbes burned the Roughnecks on the counterattack in the 88th minute. Forbes left Roughnecks goalkeeper Fabian Cerda with no chance as he rolled his shot inside the far post to put the match away.
It put an end to a frustrating night for the Roughnecks. TRFC held a 55-45% advantage in possession and out-shot San Antonio 23-15 while holding an 11-3 edge in corner kicks.
“It’s disappointing that we played so hard and controlled so much of the game and not get rewarded for it,” said TRFC Head Coach David Vaudreuil. “You get punished for not finishing your chances, and we just weren’t sharp enough.”
Tulsa’s next chance to clinch a playoff berth will come Wednesday night. The Roughnecks will travel to Arizona to face Phoenix Rising, who entered the weekend on a ten-match unbeaten run. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday.
The next home match for the Roughnecks will take place in a week on Saturday, October 7 when the Seattle Sounders 2 visits ONEOK Field. Kickoff for that match is set for 7:00 p.m. CDT and tickets are available by clicking HERE.
MATCH SUMMARY
Tulsa Roughnecks FC 0 San Antonio FC 2
Saturday, September 30, 2017
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK
Scoring Summary:
SA – O’Ojong (Reed) 70’
SA – Forbes (Gordon) 88’
Misconduct Summary:
TUL – Svantesson (caution) 28’
TUL – Gee (caution) 43’
SA – Pecka (caution) 43’
TUL – Bourgeois (caution) 45’
SA – Restrepo (caution) 45’
SA – Reed (caution) 58’
SA – Forbes (caution) 80’
San Antonio FC: Diego Restrepo, Mark O’Ojong, Cyprian Hedrick, Ryan Roushandel, Greg Cochrane, Wellington Pecka (Victor Araujo), Michael Reed©, Omar Gordon, Cesar Elizondo, Billy Forbes (Connor Presley), Ever Guzman.
Shots: 15, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 4; Fouls: 17; Corners: 3; Offsides: 0.
Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Fabian Cerda, Jorge Corrales, Bradley Bourgeois, Modou Jadama, Jaime Ayala (Christian Thierjung 74’), Paris Gee (Jacori Hayes 53’), Jonathan Levin (Collin Fernandez 80’), Joaquin Rivas, Juan Pablo Caffa©, Joey Calistri, Ian Svantesson.
Shots: 23; Shots on Goal: 4; Saves: 4; Fouls: 13; Corners: 11; Offsides: 5.
“It’s disappointing that we played so hard and controlled so much of the game and not get rewarded for it,” said TRFC Head Coach David Vaudreuil. “You get punished for not finishing your chances, and we just weren’t sharp enough.”
Tulsa’s next chance to clinch a playoff berth will come Wednesday night. The Roughnecks will travel to Arizona to face Phoenix Rising, who entered the weekend on a ten-match unbeaten run. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday.
The next home match for the Roughnecks will take place in a week on Saturday, October 7 when the Seattle Sounders 2 visits ONEOK Field. Kickoff for that match is set for 7:00 p.m. CDT and tickets are available by clicking HERE.
MATCH SUMMARY
Tulsa Roughnecks FC 0 San Antonio FC 2
Saturday, September 30, 2017
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK
Scoring Summary:
SA – O’Ojong (Reed) 70’
SA – Forbes (Gordon) 88’
Misconduct Summary:
TUL – Svantesson (caution) 28’
TUL – Gee (caution) 43’
SA – Pecka (caution) 43’
TUL – Bourgeois (caution) 45’
SA – Restrepo (caution) 45’
SA – Reed (caution) 58’
SA – Forbes (caution) 80’
San Antonio FC: Diego Restrepo, Mark O’Ojong, Cyprian Hedrick, Ryan Roushandel, Greg Cochrane, Wellington Pecka (Victor Araujo), Michael Reed©, Omar Gordon, Cesar Elizondo, Billy Forbes (Connor Presley), Ever Guzman.
Shots: 15, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 4; Fouls: 17; Corners: 3; Offsides: 0.
Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Fabian Cerda, Jorge Corrales, Bradley Bourgeois, Modou Jadama, Jaime Ayala (Christian Thierjung 74’), Paris Gee (Jacori Hayes 53’), Jonathan Levin (Collin Fernandez 80’), Joaquin Rivas, Juan Pablo Caffa©, Joey Calistri, Ian Svantesson.
Shots: 23; Shots on Goal: 4; Saves: 4; Fouls: 13; Corners: 11; Offsides: 5.
LOS ROUGHNECKS TENDRN QUE ESPERAR
