September 12, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Union Omaha News Release
TUCSON, Ariz. – It was a frustrating night for second-place Union Omaha Sunday as the Owls dropped a 3-0 contest at FC Tucson.
Sunday night marked the beginning of a challenging slate for los Búhos, who would play 4 matches in 11 days, including two showdowns with top-of-the-table contestants. The quick turnaround in between matches meant the Owls’ depth would be tested in matches that likely would feature lots of lineup rotation. The Owls hoped to start the stretch off on the right foot with a win at FC Tucson, a side they have two victories over already on the season.
The Tucson weather had other ideas, trickling the Sunday night contest into early Monday morning. A kickoff nearly three hours delayed, the teams finally were able to kick off after multiple lightning delays.
Once the whistles sounded, Tucson wasted no time getting right on the board. The delay appeared to render the Owls a bit sluggish, as the Tucson offense rushed down the field and set up Tarn Weir to score in the 1st minute. It was a less than ideal start for the visitors but the early tally still left plenty of time for a comeback, the Owls being no strangers to salvaging points this season.
The Owls’ offense would get a dangerous look of their own in the 10th minute, with Brito putting a shot on-frame that got Tucson goalkeeper Carlos Merancio involved early.
Omaha’s offensive rhythm appeared out of sync on the night, with the Owls struggling to connect passes through the midfield to capitalize off the counterattack, which where the team is typically the most dangerous.
As if the late start wasn’t enough, the teams were sent back to the locker room in the 35th minute due to another lightning delay, putting any thoughts of equalizing off of Omaha’s momentum further on standby.
Ricky Rivera earned the first yellow card of the match and his first of the season at the end of the first half, and that was all going for the Owls as they were sent back to the locker room again at the half.
Nuhu looked determined to keep Tucson’s lead to a single score, recording a brilliant close-range save in a one-on-one battle against Donny Toia in the 57th minute. A minute later, Burke Fahling earned his 9th caution of the year and Tucson’s first of the match.
It wasn’t too long after when Tucson found life again. Starting with a tricky quick throw-in, Donny Bedoya doubled the home side’s advantage in the 62nd minute,…
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