Jamaican worldwide Kevon Lambert proved to be the hero as San Antonio FC prolonged their unbeaten streak within the United Soccer League, securing a 2-1 victory over Monterey Bay on Saturday evening at Toyota Subject.
In a tightly contested match, Lambert’s late strike within the 86th minute sealed the win for the hosts, sustaining their flawless begin to the season with two wins and two attracts within the Western Convention.
The sport remained deadlocked heading into full time till Lambert capitalized on a unfastened ball following a set piece, slotting residence the decisive purpose and sending the house crowd into raptures.
Early-season resilience
San Antonio FC’s victory marked their second consecutive win after a 2-0 overcome Colorado Springs Switchbacks within the earlier weekend. This victory adopted attracts in opposition to Loudoun United and Tampa Bay Rowdies of their opening matches, underscoring their early-season resilience.
Reflecting on the essential win, Lambert emphasised its significance in boosting the crew’s confidence transferring ahead. “It was undoubtedly a sport the place we’ll study so much and get some confidence from going ahead,” Lambert remarked. “And I feel Monterey was on the identical quantity of factors as us earlier than this sport, so it was good for us to beat them and transfer on with three extra factors tonight, so I feel this sport was essential to get a win.”
– Commercial –
San Antonio FC at present occupies the third spot within the standings with eight factors, whereas Monterey Bay sits in sixth place with 5 factors, having suffered their first defeat of the marketing campaign.
Early breakthrough for San Antonio
The match began with an early breakthrough for San Antonio as Carter Manley discovered the web within the seventh minute, curling a unfastened ball previous Monterey Bay’s goalkeeper Gerold Ngnepi.
Nevertheless, Monterey Bay responded simply earlier than halftime, as Mobi Fehr capitalized on a free kick supply to stage the rating within the third minute of stoppage time.
– Commercial –
The stage was set for Lambert’s heroics within the closing minutes, as he pounced on Mitchell Taintor’s header from Jorge Hernandez’s free kick, securing San Antonio FC’s victory and lengthening their unbeaten run within the league.
