IRVINE, Calif. (July 25, 2020) – Orange County SC are set to welcome back Phoenix Rising FC for the second Group B match of the 2020 season.
The last match was a closely fought contest, with both goals coming in the second half. Phoenix struck first through Junior Flemmings, but the Jamaican’s goal was canceled out by a Kevin Coleman strike in the 74th minute.
IRVINE, Calif. (July 25, 2020) – Orange County SC are set to welcome back Phoenix Rising FC for the second Group B match of the 2020 season.
The last match was a closely fought contest, with both goals coming in the second half. Phoenix struck first through Junior Flemmings, but the Jamaican’s goal was canceled out by a Kevin Coleman strike in the 74th minute.
The players will be full of confidence after the last match and will look to secure all three points in the second matchup. Phoenix Rising currently sit atop the group with seven points from three matches played, while Orange County are in fourth, with two points from two matches. The top two teams will advance into the playoffs at the end of group play.
Wingers Darwin Jones and Kevin Coleman came on as substitutes in the previous match, and their pace led to a succession of chances that culminated in Coleman’s goal. But the majority of
the match was a defensive battle, with Orange County limiting the highest-scoring offense in the league. Building on that defensive success and transitioning to quick attacking play is Orange County’s key to victory.
OC face no selection issues. Phoenix will be without Kontor Owusu-Ansah after his extra-time red card in the last match.
The match kicks off at 7 p.m. Pacific at Championship Soccer Stadium at the Orange County Great Park. Fan attendance is currently prohibited due to state mandates concerning COVID-19. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the United States and locally on Cox YurView.
The players will be full of confidence after the last match and will look to secure all three points in the second matchup. Phoenix Rising currently sit atop the group with seven points from three matches played, while Orange County are in fourth, with two points from two matches. The top two teams will advance into the playoffs at the end of group play.
Wingers Darwin Jones and Kevin Coleman came on as substitutes in the previous match, and their pace led to a succession of chances that culminated in Coleman’s goal. But the majority of
the match was a defensive battle, with Orange County limiting the highest-scoring offense in the league. Building on that defensive success and transitioning to quick attacking play is Orange County’s key to victory.
OC face no selection issues. Phoenix will be without Kontor Owusu-Ansah after his extra-time red card in the last match.
The match kicks off at 7 p.m. Pacific at Championship Soccer Stadium at the Orange County Great Park. Fan attendance is currently prohibited due to state mandates concerning COVID-19. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the United States and locally on Cox YurView.