HERRIMAN, Utah (Wednesday, August 4, 2021) – Real Monarchs (3-10-4, 13 points) fell 3-0 to Rio Grande Valley FC at Zions Bank Stadium. Goals from Edvin Quero, John Sanchez and Christian Sorto earned Rio Grande Valley FC the full three points.
The Monarchs started the first half on the front foot, applying constant pressure in the away side’s half of the pitch. After several stops by the Toros defense, Rio Grande Valley FC settled the match and found the breakthrough in the 19th minute. Midfielder James Murphy found Quero in space, who then rocketed a shot from distance to give the Toros the opening lead. Later in the half, Aris Briggs pushed a back-heel pass into the path of Bode Davis, but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper and the half ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors.
The second half began with more attacking pressure from the Monarchs. In the 50th minute, Daniel Flores battled for a loose ball in the box before finding himself one on one with the goalkeeper, but his shot was parried out for a throw-in. Four minutes later, Rio Grande Valley doubled the lead on a shot inside the box from Sanchez. In the 77th minute, Ibrahim Bancé received his second yellow, forcing the Monarchs down to 10-men the rest of the way. Six minutes later, the Toros scored their third goal on a close shot from Sorto and the match ended in favor of Rio Grande Valley.
UP NEXT: Real Monarchs travel to San Diego, California to take on San Diego Loyal SC at Torero Stadium on Saturday, August 7 at 8:30 p.m. MT. The match can be streamed on ESPN+.
GOAL SCORING RUNDOWN:
RGV: Edvin Quero (James Murphy), 19th minute: After a spell of possession, James Murphy found Edvin Quero in space on the left side of the pitch. From deep outside the 18-yard box, Quero rocketed a left-footed shot over the goalkeeper, off the bottom of the crossbar and over the line for the goal.
RGV: John Sanchez (Juan Azocar), 54th minute: Juan Azocar sent a low pass towards John Sanchez inside the box. From the right side of the box, Sanchez fired a right-footed shot into the bottom-right corner of the net.
RGV: Christian Sorto (Rodrigo Lopez), 83rd minute: Following quick possession in the box, Rodrigo Lopez sent a low, dribbling ball across the face of goal towards Christian Sorto for the right-footed tap-in goal at close range.
NOTES:
- Monarchs forward Milan Iloski returned from injury in the starting XI for Head Coach Jamison Olave in the match.
- After recording goals in back-to-back matches, forward Charlie Wehan missed tonight’s match with an injury.
- Ibrahim Bance received two yellow cards and will miss the Monarch's next game as a result.
Match: Real Monarchs vs. Rio Grande Valley FC
Date: August 4, 2021
Venue: Zions Bank Stadium; Herriman, Utah
Weather: Sunny and 84 degrees
Attendance: 1,790
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
Real Monarchs 0 0 0
Rio Grande Valley 1 2 3
RGV: Edvin Quero (James Murphy) 19’
RGV: John Sanchez (Juan Azocar) 54’
RGV: Christian Sorto (Rodrigo Lopez) 83’
Lineups:
Real Monarchs (4-2-3-1): Jeff Dewsnup; Daniel Flores, Kyle Adams, Jaziel Orozco, Bret Halsey (Esequiel Coronel, 73’); Ibrahim Bancé, Sam Brown; Malik Johnson (Haroun Conteh, 84’), Milan Iloski (Jeizon Ramírez, 61’), Bode Davis; Aris Briggs (Josimar Quintero, 73’)
Subs not used: Gavin Beavers, James Moberg, Max Mata
Rio Grande Valley FC (3-4-3): Tyler Deric (Colin Miller, 42’); Carter Manley (Roberto Alburquerque, 86’), Camden Riley, Louis Ramsay; Edvin Quero, Grant Robinson, James Murphy, John Sanchez (Kyle Edwards, 61’); Juan Azocar, Christian Sorto (Vicente Sanchez, 86’), Baboucarr Njie (Rodrigo Lopez, 61’)
Subs not used: Wan Kuzain, Ronald Alexis Cerritos
STATS SUMMARY: SLC / RGV
Shots: 12 / 8
Shots on Goal: 4 / 6
Saves: 3 / 4
Corner Kicks: 5 / 3
Fouls: 12 / 18
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY:
RGV: Carter Manley (caution) 45+6’
RGV: Louis Ramsay (caution) 63’
SLC: Kyle Adams (caution) 64’
RGV: Christian Sorto (caution) 68’
RGV: James Murphy (caution) 70’
SLC: Ibrahim Bancé (caution) 70’
SLC: Jamison Olave, Head Coach (caution) 73’
SLC: Ibrahim Bancé (caution, dismissal) 77’
RGV: Edvin Quero (caution) 81’
OFFICIALS:
Referee: William Hoffman
Assistant Referees: Kali Smith, Karsten Gillwald
4th Official: Jordan Downs
