May 1, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Oakland Roots News Release
Despite a number of premium scoring chances, Oakland could not solve Colorado Springs goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell, as Roots fell 3-0 to the Switchbacks on Saturday night.
Roots faced heavy pressure in the first 20 minutes of the match, but eventually adjusted to the high press defense of Colorado Springs, leading to a Penalty Kick for Oakland in the 30th minute which was taken by Ottar Magnus Karlsson, but ultimately denied by the Switchbacks keeper who played a stellar match.
Roots controlled possession throughout most of the contest, but two key defensive lapses in the second half led to Switchbacks goals in the 56th and 70th minutes. Colorado Springs sealed the win with a goal as added time expired.
Oakland Roots will head on the road for matches against Orange County SC and Las Vegas Lights FC before returning home to face LA Galaxy II at Laney Football Stadium on May 21st.
Talking to Head Coach Juan Guerra
Give us your initial takeaways.
Juan Guerra: This sport when you’re playing well, we don’t put the ball in the back of the net, it doesn’t matter. You’ve got to make sure we are taking the license we have for creating enough chances to win games. We are just not putting the ball in the back of the net enough. At the end of the day, I don’t think this is about heart. This is not about character. This is just a bit about that final product of putting the ball in the back of the net. The team keeps playing well. Our north is clear. Ideas are not going to shift. The coaching staff, the players are committed. We’re gonna keep pushing forward.
The last two games, one thing I noticed is you guys are creating your own opportunities. But, you know, finishing touches just inches away. Talk about how the offense is creating, and what you pull from this game?
Juan Guerra: We played a very good team tonight. Colorado is a very good team, they’re not first place by coincidence, their front…
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