English Version

Los Roughnecks FC reciben este miércoles en el ONEOK Field desde las 7:30PM al Oklahoma City Energy en el choque que será vital para saber cuál es el equipo de los dos del estado de Oklahoma que se lleva el Derbi del Oro Negro. La victoria del inicio de campaña de los de la capital les hace tener cierta ventaja pero si los de Nsien son capaces de ganar por más de dos goles, el título del galardón se quedará en Tulsa. Hay que considerar que en el segundo partido celebrado, el equipo de los Roughnecks consiguió empatar, fue el pasado 26 de mayo.

Los aficionados podrán llevar además a sus perros al estadio porque es Bark Night, siempre que vengan con sus registros de vacunación. De la misma forma los aficionados podrán disfrutar de sodas a un $1, así como cervezas y perritos calientes.

Será el segundo de los tres partidos consecutivos que los de Tulsa jueguen en su terreno como locales. Tras el empate ante Fresno Foxes llega este derbi como preámbulo del partido del próximo día 11 ante Colorado Springs. De momento, el equipo de Nsien ha sido capaz de presentar unos registros de una victoria, tres empates y una derrota en sus cinco partidos desde el banco. Lo mejor de los números de los Roughnecks, pese a la tabla, son los diez empates logrados, la segunda mejor cifra de la competición.

Las entradas para el partido estarán disponibles en el teléfono (918) 744-5901, en las taquillas del estadio y a través de la web oficial del club en internet. Los jóvenes que asistan al duelo con la camiseta de su equipo podrán acceder al estadio previo pago de $5.

Todos los aficionados  que no puedan asistir al choque lo podrán seguir a través de Cox Yurview en el canal 1333 o en ESPN+, para todos aquellos que son suscriptores.

Y LO PRÓXIMO SERÁ…

El próximo sábado día 11 recibimos a los Colorado Springs Switchbacks en la noche de vuelta a la escuela. Los 1000 primeros aficionados que entren al ONEOK Field recibirán un póster del equipo. Además, todos aquellos niños que hayan completado en las bibliotecas de Tulsa el Summer Library Reading Program entrarán gratis recibiendo además entradas con descuento de  $2 para sus familiares. De la misma forma, la Oklahoma Blood Institute permitirá donar sangre recibiendo los fans que lo hagan dos entradas para el partido del 15 de septiembre ante San Antonio.

Todo ello con el patrocinio de TPSi, 2 Works for You y 106.9 Khits. 

English Version

Los Roughnecks FC reciben este miércoles en el ONEOK Field desde las 7:30PM al Oklahoma City Energy en el choque que será vital para saber cuál es el equipo de los dos del estado de Oklahoma que se lleva el Derbi del Oro Negro. La victoria del inicio de campaña de los de la capital les hace tener cierta ventaja pero si los de Nsien son capaces de ganar por más de dos goles, el título del galardón se quedará en Tulsa. Hay que considerar que en el segundo partido celebrado, el equipo de los Roughnecks consiguió empatar, fue el pasado 26 de mayo.

Los aficionados podrán llevar además a sus perros al estadio porque es Bark Night, siempre que vengan con sus registros de vacunación. De la misma forma los aficionados podrán disfrutar de sodas a un $1, así como cervezas y perritos calientes.

Será el segundo de los tres partidos consecutivos que los de Tulsa jueguen en su terreno como locales. Tras el empate ante Fresno Foxes llega este derbi como preámbulo del partido del próximo día 11 ante Colorado Springs. De momento, el equipo de Nsien ha sido capaz de presentar unos registros de una victoria, tres empates y una derrota en sus cinco partidos desde el banco. Lo mejor de los números de los Roughnecks, pese a la tabla, son los diez empates logrados, la segunda mejor cifra de la competición.

Las entradas para el partido estarán disponibles en el teléfono (918) 744-5901, en las taquillas del estadio y a través de la web oficial del club en internet. Los jóvenes que asistan al duelo con la camiseta de su equipo podrán acceder al estadio previo pago de $5.

Todos los aficionados  que no puedan asistir al choque lo podrán seguir a través de Cox Yurview en el canal 1333 o en ESPN+, para todos aquellos que son suscriptores.

Y LO PRÓXIMO SERÁ…

El próximo sábado día 11 recibimos a los Colorado Springs Switchbacks en la noche de vuelta a la escuela. Los 1000 primeros aficionados que entren al ONEOK Field recibirán un póster del equipo. Además, todos aquellos niños que hayan completado en las bibliotecas de Tulsa el Summer Library Reading Program entrarán gratis recibiendo además entradas con descuento de  $2 para sus familiares. De la misma forma, la Oklahoma Blood Institute permitirá donar sangre recibiendo los fans que lo hagan dos entradas para el partido del 15 de septiembre ante San Antonio.

Todo ello con el patrocinio de TPSi, 2 Works for You y 106.9 Khits. 

Spanish Version

The Tulsa Roughnecks FC used some late-match heroics from newcomer Isaac Diaz to gain a 1-1 draw with Fresno FC Saturday night at ONEOK Field.  In the 90th minute, Diaz took a pass from Nemanja Vukovic and delivered his first goal as a member of the Roughnecks to give Tulsa a 1-1 draw with the Foxes.

Front page photo of Josh Morton & Juan Pablo Caffa by Rich Crimi

With the result, the Roughnecks remained unbeaten in three home matches under new head coach Michael Nsien.  For the season, TRFC now has 13 points from a 1-9-10 record.

The draw knocked Fresno from the eighth and final playoff spot in the USL’s Western Conference.  The Foxes now have 30 points and a 7-7-9 record.    

The first half produced an entertaining 45 minutes, but no goals.  Both teams had shots carom off the crossbar within one minute of each other.  In the 15th minute, Josh Morton headed a free kick cross from Vukovic on target, but Fresno keeper Kyle Reynish tipped the shot off the bar.  Morton’s follow up header was grabbed by Reynish.

Less than a minute later, Christian Chaney fired a shot off the bar after a beautiful feed from Juan Pablo Caffa.

Spanish Version

The Tulsa Roughnecks FC used some late-match heroics from newcomer Isaac Diaz to gain a 1-1 draw with Fresno FC Saturday night at ONEOK Field.  In the 90th minute, Diaz took a pass from Nemanja Vukovic and delivered his first goal as a member of the Roughnecks to give Tulsa a 1-1 draw with the Foxes.

Front page photo of Josh Morton & Juan Pablo Caffa by Rich Crimi

With the result, the Roughnecks remained unbeaten in three home matches under new head coach Michael Nsien.  For the season, TRFC now has 13 points from a 1-9-10 record.

The draw knocked Fresno from the eighth and final playoff spot in the USL’s Western Conference.  The Foxes now have 30 points and a 7-7-9 record.    

The first half produced an entertaining 45 minutes, but no goals.  Both teams had shots carom off the crossbar within one minute of each other.  In the 15th minute, Josh Morton headed a free kick cross from Vukovic on target, but Fresno keeper Kyle Reynish tipped the shot off the bar.  Morton’s follow up header was grabbed by Reynish.

Less than a minute later, Christian Chaney fired a shot off the bar after a beautiful feed from Juan Pablo Caffa.

The best chance of the first half came from the Roughnecks in the 29th minute.  Michael Gamble saved a ball on the end line and delivered a perfect cross to Joaquin Rivas in front of goal, but Reynish came up big to deny the Tulsa midfielder his ninth goal of the season.

In the 43rd minute, Reynish made his final save of the half when he denied Gamble from close range.

The Roughnecks continued to attack after the halftime break, but it was Fresno who found the back of the net first, courtesy of an own goal in the 63rd minute. 

A pass from Caffa found Danny Barrera in the box, but his shot was saved by an on-rushing Cerda.  Unfortunately for the Roughnecks, the rebound deflected off Brandon Servania and bounced into the net to give Fresno the 1-0 lead.

After the goal, Fresno looked likely to add a second as Chaney came close twice, and Jemal Johnson had a shot go just wide.

Over the final minutes, the Roughnecks continued to push forward and looked dangerous again.  Substitute Jhon Pirez had a shot in the box blocked in the 83rd minute, and later, his headed effort off a free kick went wide of the far post.

Tulsa was finally rewarded for its efforts in the 90th minute.  A pass from the left wing from Vukovic hit Diaz just outside the box.  He took a touch into the penalty area before hammering a low shot into the far corner of the net to level the score at 1-1.

Three minutes into stoppage time, Gamble made a bit to find a winner for the Roughnecks.  He beat several defenders on a long run into the penalty area but Reynish came out to block his shot and end the match.

The best chance of the first half came from the Roughnecks in the 29th minute.  Michael Gamble saved a ball on the end line and delivered a perfect cross to Joaquin Rivas in front of goal, but Reynish came up big to deny the Tulsa midfielder his ninth goal of the season.

In the 43rd minute, Reynish made his final save of the half when he denied Gamble from close range.

The Roughnecks continued to attack after the halftime break, but it was Fresno who found the back of the net first, courtesy of an own goal in the 63rd minute. 

A pass from Caffa found Danny Barrera in the box, but his shot was saved by an on-rushing Cerda.  Unfortunately for the Roughnecks, the rebound deflected off Brandon Servania and bounced into the net to give Fresno the 1-0 lead.

After the goal, Fresno looked likely to add a second as Chaney came close twice, and Jemal Johnson had a shot go just wide.

Over the final minutes, the Roughnecks continued to push forward and looked dangerous again.  Substitute Jhon Pirez had a shot in the box blocked in the 83rd minute, and later, his headed effort off a free kick went wide of the far post.

Tulsa was finally rewarded for its efforts in the 90th minute.  A pass from the left wing from Vukovic hit Diaz just outside the box.  He took a touch into the penalty area before hammering a low shot into the far corner of the net to level the score at 1-1.

Three minutes into stoppage time, Gamble made a bit to find a winner for the Roughnecks.  He beat several defenders on a long run into the penalty area but Reynish came out to block his shot and end the match.

“It took us a little bit to get a rhythm, but we thought we’d be stronger in the second half knowing that they were coming off a midweek game,” said Nsien.  “So, we got into the game a little late, but then we made a good push to try to get the win.  In the end, we feel like we could have gotten three points in the end.”

Fresno had a 21-15 advantage in total shots in the match, but the Roughnecks held a 6-4 advantage on shots on target.  TRFC also owned just over 55% of the possession.

The ending was very similar to the first meeting between the two teams back in April when Jon Bakero scored in stoppage time for Tulsa, resulting in a 2-2 draw.

The Roughnecks will now have ten days off before returning to action for the second of three straight home matches on Wednesday, August 8.  It will also be the third and final edition of the Black Gold Derby as the Roughnecks host the Oklahoma City Energy.   It will be Bark in the Park and Buck Night at ONEOK Field with kickoff in downtown Tulsa scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CDT.

 

MATCH SUMMARY 

Tulsa Roughnecks FC 1 – Fresno FC 1
July 28, 2018
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK

 

Scoring Summary:
FRS – Servania (Own Goal) 63’
TUL – Diaz (Vukovic) 90’

 

Misconduct Summary:
FRS – Ellis-Hayden (caution) 13’
TUL – Mirkovic (caution) 37’
FRS – Daly (caution) 48’
FRS – Cuevas (caution) 83’
TUL – Diaz (caution) 90’
TUL – Gamble (caution) 90 +1’

Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Fabian Cerda, Nemanja Vukovic, Claudio Munoz©, Uzi Tayou, Josh Morton, Brandon Servania, Ivan Mirkovic (Eti Tavares 62’), Paris Gee (Jhon Pirez 80’), Joaquin Rivas (D.J. Dean 74’), Isaac Diaz, Michael Gamble.

Shots: 15; Shots on Goal: 6; Saves: 4; Fouls: 19; Corners: 7; Offsides: 2.

Fresno FC: Kyle Reynish, Zachary Ellis-Hayden, Ramon Martin Del Campo, Mickey Daly, Bradley Kamdem Fewo, Danny Barrera (Noah Verhoeven 73’), Rony Argueta, Pedro Ribeiro, Jemal Johnson, Juan Pablo Caffa © (Jose Cuevas 76’), Christian Chaney (Franck Tayou 70’).

Shots: 21; Shots on Goal: 4; Saves: 5; Fouls: 15; Corners: 2; Offside: 5.

“It took us a little bit to get a rhythm, but we thought we’d be stronger in the second half knowing that they were coming off a midweek game,” said Nsien.  “So, we got into the game a little late, but then we made a good push to try to get the win.  In the end, we feel like we could have gotten three points in the end.”

Fresno had a 21-15 advantage in total shots in the match, but the Roughnecks held a 6-4 advantage on shots on target.  TRFC also owned just over 55% of the possession.

The ending was very similar to the first meeting between the two teams back in April when Jon Bakero scored in stoppage time for Tulsa, resulting in a 2-2 draw.

The Roughnecks will now have ten days off before returning to action for the second of three straight home matches on Wednesday, August 8.  It will also be the third and final edition of the Black Gold Derby as the Roughnecks host the Oklahoma City Energy.   It will be Bark in the Park and Buck Night at ONEOK Field with kickoff in downtown Tulsa scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CDT.

 

MATCH SUMMARY 

Tulsa Roughnecks FC 1 – Fresno FC 1
July 28, 2018
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK

 

Scoring Summary:
FRS – Servania (Own Goal) 63’
TUL – Diaz (Vukovic) 90’

 

Misconduct Summary:
FRS – Ellis-Hayden (caution) 13’
TUL – Mirkovic (caution) 37’
FRS – Daly (caution) 48’
FRS – Cuevas (caution) 83’
TUL – Diaz (caution) 90’
TUL – Gamble (caution) 90 +1’

Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Fabian Cerda, Nemanja Vukovic, Claudio Munoz©, Uzi Tayou, Josh Morton, Brandon Servania, Ivan Mirkovic (Eti Tavares 62’), Paris Gee (Jhon Pirez 80’), Joaquin Rivas (D.J. Dean 74’), Isaac Diaz, Michael Gamble.

Shots: 15; Shots on Goal: 6; Saves: 4; Fouls: 19; Corners: 7; Offsides: 2.

Fresno FC: Kyle Reynish, Zachary Ellis-Hayden, Ramon Martin Del Campo, Mickey Daly, Bradley Kamdem Fewo, Danny Barrera (Noah Verhoeven 73’), Rony Argueta, Pedro Ribeiro, Jemal Johnson, Juan Pablo Caffa © (Jose Cuevas 76’), Christian Chaney (Franck Tayou 70’).

Shots: 21; Shots on Goal: 4; Saves: 5; Fouls: 15; Corners: 2; Offside: 5.

English Version

TULSA ROUGHNECKS-1-1-FRESNO FOXES

TULSA ROUGHNECKS: Cerda, Morton, Claudio Muñoz, Tayou, Vukovic, Servania, Mirkovic (Tavares, 62), Paris Gee (Pirez, 80), Rivas (D.J. dean, 74), Gamble e Isaac Diaz.

FRESNO FOXES: Reynish, Ellis-Hayden, Del Campo, Daly, Kamdem, Barrera (Verhoeven, 73), Argueta, Ribeiro, Johnson, Caffa (Cuevas, 76) y Chaney (Franck Tayou, 70).

Goles: 0-1 (min. 63): Servania, en propia puerta. 1-1 (min. 90): Isaac Diaz culmina de disparo cruzado un pase de Vukovic.

Incidencias: ONEOK Field. Tarjetas amarillas para los locales Mirkovic, Isaac Diaz y los visitantes Ellis-Hayden y Daly.
 

Josh Morton foto de Rich Crimi

Comentario: Un gol en el descuento del debutante en Tulsa Isaac Diaz dejó un punto a los Roughnecks e hizo justicia al fútbol desarrollado por el equipo naranja. Las estaísticas del duelo dejaron claro que el equipo de Nsien fue mejor pero estuvo menos atinado ante la meta de Reynish; seis disparos y siete saques de esquina dejan claro que los locales fueron mejores pero que volvieron a carecer de la fortaleza ofensiva para sentenciaf teniendo aue ir en desventaja en el marcador durante muchos minutos tras el gol de Servania en su propia meta cuando aún faltaba media hora para el final del choque.

En el ONEOK, los de casa, desde el mandato técnico de Nsien, no saben lo que es perder acumulando en sus cinco partidos una victoria, tres empates y una derrota, en Colorado la semana pasada. En la primera mitad, pese a no haber goles, sí hubo ocasiones. La primera para los Roughnecks fue un cabezazo de Morton. Gamble, cuando se cumplía la media hora, tuvo la segunda. En ambas el meta Reynish salvó a los de California. Por el medio Chaney, a pase del ex Caffa, puco poner por delante a los dd Fresno. Pero al borde del decanso, de nuevo Reynish salvó el peligro de los suyos tras otro remate de Gamble.

En la segunda mitad las alternativas en el juego continuaron siendo lo más destacado hasta el gol del equipo visitante. Caffa asistió a Barrera que remata deteniendo el peligro Cerda, pero su despeje golpea en Servania y se introduce en le mate local. La entrada de Pirez aumentó el peligro de los Roughnecks en su búsqueda del empate. Y no fue hasta el descuento. Isaac Diaz lograba empatar aprovechando un pase de Vukovic. Incluso Gamble pudo dejar la victoria en casa posteriormente pero no acertó.

Tras el partido Nsien, técnico local, comentaba que: “Nos ha costado un poco coger el ritmo del partido pero en la segunda mitad hemos estado mejor teniendo en cuenta que ellos venían de disputar un partido entre semana. Creo que al final hemos tenido incluso la oportunidad de quedarnos con los tres puntos”.
Ahora los Roughnecks estarán diez sin competir hasta el próximo partido en el ONEOK Field ante Oklahoma City Energy, en el que será la tercera cita del Black Gold Derby. Coincidirá con la noche de Bark in The Park desde las 7:30PM.

English Version

TULSA ROUGHNECKS-1-1-FRESNO FOXES

TULSA ROUGHNECKS: Cerda, Morton, Claudio Muñoz, Tayou, Vukovic, Servania, Mirkovic (Tavares, 62), Paris Gee (Pirez, 80), Rivas (D.J. dean, 74), Gamble e Isaac Diaz.

FRESNO FOXES: Reynish, Ellis-Hayden, Del Campo, Daly, Kamdem, Barrera (Verhoeven, 73), Argueta, Ribeiro, Johnson, Caffa (Cuevas, 76) y Chaney (Franck Tayou, 70).

Goles: 0-1 (min. 63): Servania, en propia puerta. 1-1 (min. 90): Isaac Diaz culmina de disparo cruzado un pase de Vukovic.

Incidencias: ONEOK Field. Tarjetas amarillas para los locales Mirkovic, Isaac Diaz y los visitantes Ellis-Hayden y Daly.
 

Josh Morton foto de Rich Crimi

Comentario: Un gol en el descuento del debutante en Tulsa Isaac Diaz dejó un punto a los Roughnecks e hizo justicia al fútbol desarrollado por el equipo naranja. Las estaísticas del duelo dejaron claro que el equipo de Nsien fue mejor pero estuvo menos atinado ante la meta de Reynish; seis disparos y siete saques de esquina dejan claro que los locales fueron mejores pero que volvieron a carecer de la fortaleza ofensiva para sentenciaf teniendo aue ir en desventaja en el marcador durante muchos minutos tras el gol de Servania en su propia meta cuando aún faltaba media hora para el final del choque.

En el ONEOK, los de casa, desde el mandato técnico de Nsien, no saben lo que es perder acumulando en sus cinco partidos una victoria, tres empates y una derrota, en Colorado la semana pasada. En la primera mitad, pese a no haber goles, sí hubo ocasiones. La primera para los Roughnecks fue un cabezazo de Morton. Gamble, cuando se cumplía la media hora, tuvo la segunda. En ambas el meta Reynish salvó a los de California. Por el medio Chaney, a pase del ex Caffa, puco poner por delante a los dd Fresno. Pero al borde del decanso, de nuevo Reynish salvó el peligro de los suyos tras otro remate de Gamble.

En la segunda mitad las alternativas en el juego continuaron siendo lo más destacado hasta el gol del equipo visitante. Caffa asistió a Barrera que remata deteniendo el peligro Cerda, pero su despeje golpea en Servania y se introduce en le mate local. La entrada de Pirez aumentó el peligro de los Roughnecks en su búsqueda del empate. Y no fue hasta el descuento. Isaac Diaz lograba empatar aprovechando un pase de Vukovic. Incluso Gamble pudo dejar la victoria en casa posteriormente pero no acertó.

Tras el partido Nsien, técnico local, comentaba que: “Nos ha costado un poco coger el ritmo del partido pero en la segunda mitad hemos estado mejor teniendo en cuenta que ellos venían de disputar un partido entre semana. Creo que al final hemos tenido incluso la oportunidad de quedarnos con los tres puntos”.
Ahora los Roughnecks estarán diez sin competir hasta el próximo partido en el ONEOK Field ante Oklahoma City Energy, en el que será la tercera cita del Black Gold Derby. Coincidirá con la noche de Bark in The Park desde las 7:30PM.

Spanish Version

MATCH PREVIEW
Saturday, July 28
vs. Fresno FC
Kickoff – 7:30 p.m. at ONEOK Field

The Tulsa Roughnecks FC return to ONEOK Field for the first time in nearly a month when it hosts Fresno FC on Saturday, July 28.  It will be Scarf Night with the first 1,000 fans entering through the Arvest Gate receiving “Vamos Tulsa” scarves courtesy of Tedford and Associates, FOX23 and Mix96.5.  Kickoff for the match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in downtown Tulsa. 

In addition, kids will have an opportunity to sharpen their soccer skills with the Roughnecks players in a Youth Soccer Clinic. The Arvest Gate will open at 6:00 p.m. for the Youth Clinic and scarf giveaway, and it will run from 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday’s match will mark the second and final meeting of the regular season between the Roughnecks and Fresno FC, a USL expansion team.  On April 18, the two sides played to a 2-2 draw as the Roughnecks netted the tie goal in second-half stoppage time.

The game is the first of three straight home matches for the Roughnecks and will mark the return of Juan Pablo Caffa to Tulsa.  Caffa spent the 2017 USL season with the Roughnecks, scoring nine goals.  The free-kick specialist has missed six matches this season due to injury, but has still scored seven times.

It will be TRFC’s fifth match under new head coach Michael Nsien.  Tulsa has gone 1-1-2 in the previous four games.

The match will mark the Tulsa debut of new Roughnecks player Isaac Diaz.  Diaz came on as a second-half substitute in last weekend’s match, playing a role in Tulsa’s second goal.

Tickets for Saturday’s match are available online by clicking HERE, over the phone at (918) 744-5901 or in person at the stadium ticket office. Youth players who wear their team’s jersey can obtain any level ticket in the seating bowl or on the grass berm for just $5.

Fans in Tulsa who are unable to attend this weekend’s matches can still watch the action live on Cox YurView channel 1333.

The match will also be streamed live on ESPN+ for fans with a subscription to the service.

NOTE:  Fans who attended the June 30 match at ONEOK Field were given the opportunity to redeem their ticket stubs for free tickets to a future match after weather cancelled the post-match fireworks show.  It was announced that night that our next Fireworks Show would take place on July 28, but in fact the next Fireworks Show will occur after the match on September 15.  Any fans who redeemed their tickets for this July 28 match are now invited to redeem those tickets for the September 15 match, free of charge.  That exchange can be made at the July 28 match.  

 

 

Saturday, July 28 . . . vs. Fresno FC – Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. (Arvest Gate will open at 6:00pm for Clinic and Scarf Giveaway / All other Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.
VAMOS TULSA SCARF NIGHT / YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC
Presented by Tedford & Associates, FOX23 and Mix96.5

The Roughnecks return to ONEOK Field for the first of three straight home matches.  The first 1,000 fans to enter with a paid admission through the Arvest Gate will receive a Vamos Tulsa Roughnecks collector’s scarf courtesy of Tedford & Associates, FOD23 and Mmix96.5.

In addition, kids will have an opportunity to sharpen their soccer skills with the Roughnecks players in a Youth Soccer Clinic. The Arvest Gate will open at 6:00 p.m. for the clinic and scarf giveaway.  The Youth Clinic will run from 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Spanish Version

MATCH PREVIEW
Saturday, July 28
vs. Fresno FC
Kickoff – 7:30 p.m. at ONEOK Field

The Tulsa Roughnecks FC return to ONEOK Field for the first time in nearly a month when it hosts Fresno FC on Saturday, July 28.  It will be Scarf Night with the first 1,000 fans entering through the Arvest Gate receiving “Vamos Tulsa” scarves courtesy of Tedford and Associates, FOX23 and Mix96.5.  Kickoff for the match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in downtown Tulsa. 

In addition, kids will have an opportunity to sharpen their soccer skills with the Roughnecks players in a Youth Soccer Clinic. The Arvest Gate will open at 6:00 p.m. for the Youth Clinic and scarf giveaway, and it will run from 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday’s match will mark the second and final meeting of the regular season between the Roughnecks and Fresno FC, a USL expansion team.  On April 18, the two sides played to a 2-2 draw as the Roughnecks netted the tie goal in second-half stoppage time.

The game is the first of three straight home matches for the Roughnecks and will mark the return of Juan Pablo Caffa to Tulsa.  Caffa spent the 2017 USL season with the Roughnecks, scoring nine goals.  The free-kick specialist has missed six matches this season due to injury, but has still scored seven times.

It will be TRFC’s fifth match under new head coach Michael Nsien.  Tulsa has gone 1-1-2 in the previous four games.

The match will mark the Tulsa debut of new Roughnecks player Isaac Diaz.  Diaz came on as a second-half substitute in last weekend’s match, playing a role in Tulsa’s second goal.

Tickets for Saturday’s match are available online by clicking HERE, over the phone at (918) 744-5901 or in person at the stadium ticket office. Youth players who wear their team’s jersey can obtain any level ticket in the seating bowl or on the grass berm for just $5.

Fans in Tulsa who are unable to attend this weekend’s matches can still watch the action live on Cox YurView channel 1333.

The match will also be streamed live on ESPN+ for fans with a subscription to the service.

NOTE:  Fans who attended the June 30 match at ONEOK Field were given the opportunity to redeem their ticket stubs for free tickets to a future match after weather cancelled the post-match fireworks show.  It was announced that night that our next Fireworks Show would take place on July 28, but in fact the next Fireworks Show will occur after the match on September 15.  Any fans who redeemed their tickets for this July 28 match are now invited to redeem those tickets for the September 15 match, free of charge.  That exchange can be made at the July 28 match.  

 

 

Saturday, July 28 . . . vs. Fresno FC – Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. (Arvest Gate will open at 6:00pm for Clinic and Scarf Giveaway / All other Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.
VAMOS TULSA SCARF NIGHT / YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC
Presented by Tedford & Associates, FOX23 and Mix96.5

The Roughnecks return to ONEOK Field for the first of three straight home matches.  The first 1,000 fans to enter with a paid admission through the Arvest Gate will receive a Vamos Tulsa Roughnecks collector’s scarf courtesy of Tedford & Associates, FOD23 and Mmix96.5.

In addition, kids will have an opportunity to sharpen their soccer skills with the Roughnecks players in a Youth Soccer Clinic. The Arvest Gate will open at 6:00 p.m. for the clinic and scarf giveaway.  The Youth Clinic will run from 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

English Version

Desde las 7:30 PM los Roughnecks reciben a los Fresno Foxes en las primera visita del equipo de California al ONEOK Field en su corta historia. El equipo rival, bajo el mando del argentino Juan Pablo Caffa, ha debutado esta temporada en la USL ocupando una posición en el medio de la tabla. Vienen de jugar durante la semana en Oklahoma City ante los Energy, donde lograron empatar sin goles. Para Caffa será la primera vez en la que se enfrente al equipo en el que se dio a conocer en EEUU y donde se convirtió dn una pieza imprescindible consiguiendo marcar nueve goles. Este curso se ha perdido seis partidos por una lesión sufrida en el choque ante los Phoenix Rising.
Además, los aficionados están de enhorabuena porque los mil primeros que accedan al estadio a las 6:00 PM a través de la Arvest Gate recibirán una bufanda “Vamos Tulsa”, cortesía  de Tedford and Associates, FOX 23 ay Mis 96.5. El pitido inicial está previsto para las 7:30PM.

Hay que considerar que antes del duelo habrá un clinic para niños y niñas desde las 6:15 hasta las 7:00 PM.

Deportivamente hablando, será la seguda oportunidad en la que los dos equipos se midan tras el empate a 2 goles del partido de ida en Fresno. También vuelve Nsien al banquillo local tras encajar su primera derrota tres cuatro partidos disputados. También llegará Isaac Diaz, nuevo jugador que ya debutó ante los Switchbacks en Colorado Springs.
Las entradas se pueden comprar dn las taquillas del ONEOK, en el teléfono (918) 744-5901 o a través de la web del club de Tulsa. Los jóvenes que asistan con la camiseta de cualquier club deberán pagar $5. Todos aquellos que no pieden asistir pero lo quieran ver, lo pueden hacer a través de Cox YurView en el canal 1333. También a través de la suscripción de ESPN+.

NOTA: Aquellos aficionados que tengan entradas o boletos para el partido de hoy comprados anteriormente debido a los fuegos artificiales  -cancelado y pospuesto para el 15 de septiembre- podrán cambiarlos sin coste adicional en las taquillas del estadio.

English Version

Desde las 7:30 PM los Roughnecks reciben a los Fresno Foxes en las primera visita del equipo de California al ONEOK Field en su corta historia. El equipo rival, bajo el mando del argentino Juan Pablo Caffa, ha debutado esta temporada en la USL ocupando una posición en el medio de la tabla. Vienen de jugar durante la semana en Oklahoma City ante los Energy, donde lograron empatar sin goles. Para Caffa será la primera vez en la que se enfrente al equipo en el que se dio a conocer en EEUU y donde se convirtió dn una pieza imprescindible consiguiendo marcar nueve goles. Este curso se ha perdido seis partidos por una lesión sufrida en el choque ante los Phoenix Rising.
Además, los aficionados están de enhorabuena porque los mil primeros que accedan al estadio a las 6:00 PM a través de la Arvest Gate recibirán una bufanda “Vamos Tulsa”, cortesía  de Tedford and Associates, FOX 23 ay Mis 96.5. El pitido inicial está previsto para las 7:30PM.

Hay que considerar que antes del duelo habrá un clinic para niños y niñas desde las 6:15 hasta las 7:00 PM.

Deportivamente hablando, será la seguda oportunidad en la que los dos equipos se midan tras el empate a 2 goles del partido de ida en Fresno. También vuelve Nsien al banquillo local tras encajar su primera derrota tres cuatro partidos disputados. También llegará Isaac Diaz, nuevo jugador que ya debutó ante los Switchbacks en Colorado Springs.
Las entradas se pueden comprar dn las taquillas del ONEOK, en el teléfono (918) 744-5901 o a través de la web del club de Tulsa. Los jóvenes que asistan con la camiseta de cualquier club deberán pagar $5. Todos aquellos que no pieden asistir pero lo quieran ver, lo pueden hacer a través de Cox YurView en el canal 1333. También a través de la suscripción de ESPN+.

NOTA: Aquellos aficionados que tengan entradas o boletos para el partido de hoy comprados anteriormente debido a los fuegos artificiales  -cancelado y pospuesto para el 15 de septiembre- podrán cambiarlos sin coste adicional en las taquillas del estadio.

The Tulsa Roughnecks FC was looking for its first win away from ONEOK Field Saturday night in Colorado Springs, and Joaquin Rivas provided the perfect start with a 19th minute goal, but it was not enough as the Switchbacks scored three straight goals and eventually recorded a 4-2 victory.

It was the first loss for the Roughnecks under new head coach Michael Nsien.  TRFC is now 1-1-2 with Nsien in charge.  With the victory, the Switchbacks moved into the eighth and final playoff spot in the USL’s Western Conference with 28 points from 22 matches.  Tulsa remained on 12 points through 19 matches.

The night began positively for the Roughnecks who held most of the possession through the early minutes of the match.  Tulsa produced the first real chance of the night in the 13t h minute when Nemanja Vukovic was left in space outside the penalty area and fired a left-footed shot that Colorado Springs goalkeeper Steward Ceus tipped over the crossbar.

The pressure from TRFC continued, and it produced the first goal of the match in the 19th minute.  A pass from Paris Gee led Rivas into space and into a one-on-one opportunity with Ceus.  Tulsa’s leading goal scorer made no mistake, calmly delivering a left-footed finished into the net to give the Roughnecks the initial 1-0 lead.

A promising half fell apart in the final five minutes.   In the 40th minute, a long pass got over the head of defender Josh Morton and fell onto the foot of Josh Suggs.  Suggs delivered a cross in front of goal to Martin Maybin who slid his shot into the goal to level the score at 1-1.

Four minutes later, the Switchbacks produced a second goal when Ivan Mirkovic was deemed to have held Saeed Robinson in the box.  Jordan Burt converted the ensuing penalty kick, sending the two teams to the break with the Switchbacks holding a 2-1 lead.

The second half began much like the first, with Tulsa controlling much of the play.  Claudio Munoz headed a corner kick cross wide of goal just one minute into the half.

TRFC had another great chance of an equalizer in the 54th minute when Eti Tavares found an open Rivas in front of goal, but his shot from 16 yards was deflected just inches wide of the post by Ceus.

The match turned in the 70th minute when Maybin collected his second goal of the night for the Switchbacks, giving Colorado Springs the critical two-goal lead.

Newcomer Isaac Diaz made a quick contribution for the Roughnecks in the 79th minute when his header from the top of the box on a clearance settled into the net.  The goal was ruled to have deflected off Ceus and was officially credited as an own goal.

The Switchbacks picked up the game-clinching goal in the 87th minute when Robinson beat substitute Adrian Jusino to a loose ball and set up Shane Malcolm for an easy finish in front of goal to give Colorado Springs the 4-2 lead.

Tulsa held 58% of the possession in the match.

The Roughnecks will now prepare for their first home match of July when they return to action next Saturday, July 28 at ONEOK Field.  The Roughnecks will host Fresno FC, and it will be Vamos Tulsa Scarf Night.  Kickoff in downtown Tulsa is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CDT.

MATCH SUMMARY
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 4(2) – Tulsa Roughnecks FC 2(1)
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Weidner Field – Colorado Springs, CO

Scoring Summary:
TUL – Rivas (Gee) 19’
COS – Maybin (Suggs) 40’
COS – Burt (Penalty Kick) 45’
COS – Maybin (Malcolm) 70’
TUL – Own Goal (Ceus) 79’
COS – Malcolm 87’

Misconduct Summary:
TUL – Mirkovic (caution) 42’
TUL – Cerda (caution) 45’
TUL – Ugarte (caution) 82’

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Steward Ceus, Kip Colvey, Taylor Hunter, Jumel Jack, Josh Suggs©, Jordan Schweitzer, Karsten Hanlin (Kim Tae-Seong 69’), Jordan Burt (Luke Vercollone 90’), Shane Malcolm, Marty Maybin (Nicholas Amoako 78’), Saeed Robinson.                                   

Shots: 14; Shots On-Goal: 7; Saves: 2; Fouls: 14; Corners: 6; Offsides: 2.

Tulsa Roughnecks FC:  Fabian Cerda, Josh Morton (Adrian Jusino 74’), Francisco Ugarte©, Claudio Munoz, Nemanja Vukovic, Eti Tavares, Joaquin Rivas, Paris Gee, Ivan Mirkovic (Isaac Diaz 59’), Michael Gamble, Jhon Pirez (Christian Rodriguez 83’).

Shots: 11; Shots On-Goal: 4; Saves: 3; Fouls: 17; Corners: 8; Offsides: 1.

The Tulsa Roughnecks FC was looking for its first win away from ONEOK Field Saturday night in Colorado Springs, and Joaquin Rivas provided the perfect start with a 19th minute goal, but it was not enough as the Switchbacks scored three straight goals and eventually recorded a 4-2 victory.

It was the first loss for the Roughnecks under new head coach Michael Nsien.  TRFC is now 1-1-2 with Nsien in charge.  With the victory, the Switchbacks moved into the eighth and final playoff spot in the USL’s Western Conference with 28 points from 22 matches.  Tulsa remained on 12 points through 19 matches.

The night began positively for the Roughnecks who held most of the possession through the early minutes of the match.  Tulsa produced the first real chance of the night in the 13t h minute when Nemanja Vukovic was left in space outside the penalty area and fired a left-footed shot that Colorado Springs goalkeeper Steward Ceus tipped over the crossbar.

The pressure from TRFC continued, and it produced the first goal of the match in the 19th minute.  A pass from Paris Gee led Rivas into space and into a one-on-one opportunity with Ceus.  Tulsa’s leading goal scorer made no mistake, calmly delivering a left-footed finished into the net to give the Roughnecks the initial 1-0 lead.

A promising half fell apart in the final five minutes.   In the 40th minute, a long pass got over the head of defender Josh Morton and fell onto the foot of Josh Suggs.  Suggs delivered a cross in front of goal to Martin Maybin who slid his shot into the goal to level the score at 1-1.

Four minutes later, the Switchbacks produced a second goal when Ivan Mirkovic was deemed to have held Saeed Robinson in the box.  Jordan Burt converted the ensuing penalty kick, sending the two teams to the break with the Switchbacks holding a 2-1 lead.

The second half began much like the first, with Tulsa controlling much of the play.  Claudio Munoz headed a corner kick cross wide of goal just one minute into the half.

TRFC had another great chance of an equalizer in the 54th minute when Eti Tavares found an open Rivas in front of goal, but his shot from 16 yards was deflected just inches wide of the post by Ceus.

The match turned in the 70th minute when Maybin collected his second goal of the night for the Switchbacks, giving Colorado Springs the critical two-goal lead.

Newcomer Isaac Diaz made a quick contribution for the Roughnecks in the 79th minute when his header from the top of the box on a clearance settled into the net.  The goal was ruled to have deflected off Ceus and was officially credited as an own goal.

The Switchbacks picked up the game-clinching goal in the 87th minute when Robinson beat substitute Adrian Jusino to a loose ball and set up Shane Malcolm for an easy finish in front of goal to give Colorado Springs the 4-2 lead.

Tulsa held 58% of the possession in the match.

The Roughnecks will now prepare for their first home match of July when they return to action next Saturday, July 28 at ONEOK Field.  The Roughnecks will host Fresno FC, and it will be Vamos Tulsa Scarf Night.  Kickoff in downtown Tulsa is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CDT.

MATCH SUMMARY
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 4(2) – Tulsa Roughnecks FC 2(1)
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Weidner Field – Colorado Springs, CO

Scoring Summary:
TUL – Rivas (Gee) 19’
COS – Maybin (Suggs) 40’
COS – Burt (Penalty Kick) 45’
COS – Maybin (Malcolm) 70’
TUL – Own Goal (Ceus) 79’
COS – Malcolm 87’

Misconduct Summary:
TUL – Mirkovic (caution) 42’
TUL – Cerda (caution) 45’
TUL – Ugarte (caution) 82’

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Steward Ceus, Kip Colvey, Taylor Hunter, Jumel Jack, Josh Suggs©, Jordan Schweitzer, Karsten Hanlin (Kim Tae-Seong 69’), Jordan Burt (Luke Vercollone 90’), Shane Malcolm, Marty Maybin (Nicholas Amoako 78’), Saeed Robinson.                                   

Shots: 14; Shots On-Goal: 7; Saves: 2; Fouls: 14; Corners: 6; Offsides: 2.

Tulsa Roughnecks FC:  Fabian Cerda, Josh Morton (Adrian Jusino 74’), Francisco Ugarte©, Claudio Munoz, Nemanja Vukovic, Eti Tavares, Joaquin Rivas, Paris Gee, Ivan Mirkovic (Isaac Diaz 59’), Michael Gamble, Jhon Pirez (Christian Rodriguez 83’).

Shots: 11; Shots On-Goal: 4; Saves: 3; Fouls: 17; Corners: 8; Offsides: 1.

MATCH PREVIEW
Saturday, July 21
at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Kickoff – 7:00 p.m. CDT
at Weidner Field – Colorado Springs, CO

Following an unexpected weekend off, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC take back to the road this weekend for a meeting with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday, July 21.  It will be the first meeting this season between the two Western Conference teams.  Kickoff at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs is set 7:00 p.m. CDT. 

The Roughnecks match with Saint Louis FC, scheduled for last Saturday, was postponed by lightning.  TRFC has yet to lose under new head coach Michael Nsien, picking up a win and two draws in three matches.

The Roughnecks will enter the match in Colorado Springs with 12 points through 18 matches this season.  The Switchbacks have 25 points from 21 matches.  Colorado Springs has a 5-4-3 record in home games, while the Roughnecks are 0-4-5 in away games.

It will be the seventh meeting all-time between the two sides with TRFC going 1-2-0 in three previous trips to Weidner Field.   

Saturday’s match will be streamed live on ESPN+ for fans with a subscription to the service. 

NOTES:  Following Saturday’s game, the Roughnecks will be home at ONEOK Field for their next three matches.  TRFC will host Fresno FC on Saturday, July 28, Oklahoma City on Wednesday, August 8 and the Switchbacks on Saturday, August 11. . . .Last week’s postponed match at Saint Louis FC has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 10 with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. CDT.

MATCH PREVIEW
Saturday, July 21
at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Kickoff – 7:00 p.m. CDT
at Weidner Field – Colorado Springs, CO

Following an unexpected weekend off, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC take back to the road this weekend for a meeting with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Saturday, July 21.  It will be the first meeting this season between the two Western Conference teams.  Kickoff at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs is set 7:00 p.m. CDT. 

The Roughnecks match with Saint Louis FC, scheduled for last Saturday, was postponed by lightning.  TRFC has yet to lose under new head coach Michael Nsien, picking up a win and two draws in three matches.

The Roughnecks will enter the match in Colorado Springs with 12 points through 18 matches this season.  The Switchbacks have 25 points from 21 matches.  Colorado Springs has a 5-4-3 record in home games, while the Roughnecks are 0-4-5 in away games.

It will be the seventh meeting all-time between the two sides with TRFC going 1-2-0 in three previous trips to Weidner Field.   

Saturday’s match will be streamed live on ESPN+ for fans with a subscription to the service. 

NOTES:  Following Saturday’s game, the Roughnecks will be home at ONEOK Field for their next three matches.  TRFC will host Fresno FC on Saturday, July 28, Oklahoma City on Wednesday, August 8 and the Switchbacks on Saturday, August 11. . . .Last week’s postponed match at Saint Louis FC has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 10 with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. CDT.