April 30, 2023 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – San Antonio FC News Release
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio FC drew Las Vegas Lights tonight 1-1, moving the team to 3-1-4 with 13 points on the season.
Las Vegas opened the scoring in the 12th minute, putting SAFC behind 0-1.
For the second consecutive USL Championship match, Cristian Parano equalized. In the 42nd minute, the midfielder took a free kick just outside the box and put it into the back of the net.
The 1-1 score held, despite SAFC outshooting Las Vegas 12-6.
Next Up
San Antonio FC heads to Las Vegas for a rematch with Lights FC, kicking off on Sunday, May 7, at 5:00 p.m. CT. The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
Postgame Notes:
Midfielder Jorge Hernandez made his first start with SAFC after joining the team last week.
Forward Samuel Adeniran makes his first start of the season for SAFC, after re-joining the team on loan from St. Louis CITY FC. Adeniran led San Antonio in goals scored last season.
Midfielder Cristian Parano’s goal makes two straight USL Championship matches with a goal, tying him for the team lead with two scores on the season.
Parano’s goal gives him 14 with SAFC, tied for the third-most in club history.
SAFC moves to 3-1-4 with 13 points on the season.
Statistics
Full individual and team stats from the match can be found here.
Media assets
Game highlights, interviews and photos can be found here.
Quotes:
Head Coach Alen Marcina
(On the draw…)
“23-game home unbeaten streak, highly impressive. Doubled the opponent’s shots, did more than enough to earn three points tonight. But we’ll take the point, move on.”
(On frustration after the match…)
“Zero frustration. Challenges – we embrace challenges, we find solutions. And we will find solutions. I’m very optimistic, with the group we have. And … it’s just a matter of time before that final action goes into the back of the net. Again, every opponent we out shoot them, and we did more than enough to win the game. So frustrated, 100% no, that would be inaccurate to say or read on myself, or on my players. We’re very optimistic. We’re a very good team and again, it’s a marathon right?”
(On playing Las Vegas again next week…)
“We’re excited for that game, let’s put it this way. … Can’t wait, we’re excited. Guys are going to be ready.”
Defender Connor Maloney
(On the draw…)
“We did some good things tonight, it’s still a tie, so we’ve got to move on. Learn from some things tonight, and take away some of the good things that we did tonight. So…
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