July 16, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – FC Tucson News Release
FC Tucson fought back with a second-half goal to move within minutes of earning a draw on the road against the defending USL League One champions, Union Omaha, before a defensive lapse sent the club home in defeat.
Tucson dropped a tough 2-1 decision Saturday evening at Werner Park.
Jake Crull delivered a textbook header off Louis Perez’ corner kick in the 68th minute to tie the match. Crull had played on Union Omaha’s 2021 championship team.
The game was disrupted by 12 yellow cards and two reds. After Union Omaha took the lead in the 14th minute, FC Tucson got a man advantage in the 30th when Union Omaha had a player sent off. However, shortly a five yellows in two minutes at the opening of the second half, FC Tucson was sent back to even strength with its own red in the 61st minute.
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Still, FC Tucson held 67% advantage and a 16-11 shot advantage and looked to earn at least a point against Union Omaha (4-4-2).
Unfortunately, Union Omaha capitalized on a defensive lapse in the first of eight minutes of added time steal the 2-1 win.
GOALS
14â² – OMA – Hugo Kametani (Kemal Malcolm)
68â² – TUC – Jake Crull (Louis Perez)
90+1â² – OMA – Alex Bruce
QUOTES
“We continue to stress about key decision making in key moments; managing matches and how the match changes really quickly, and what’s required in those moments. We had the courage to get that (equalizing goal). They’ve got to know when a point is good and what’s required to see that out.” – FC Tucson Head Coach Jon Pearlman
“This is a great group of guys, and we’re a little snake bitten. We’re leaving a point – sometimes three points – on the table. It’s incredibly frustrating, but we win and we lose as a team. USL League One is right and we’ll keep on fighting.” – FC Tucson Head Coach Jon Pearlman
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