RENO, Nev. – Reno 1868 FC’s incredible season continued on Saturday evening, as the Western Conference contender recorded a 6-1 victory against Portland Timbers 2 at Greater Nevada Field. Dane Kelly and Antoine Hoppenot each recorded a brace to lead Reno to victory, while Lindo Mfeka and Mackenzie Pridham also scored on the night. Max Ornstil scored the only goal of the game for Portland, which falls to 2-19-6 this season. Reno improves to 15-6-7 this campaign.
Scoring:
10’ – RNO – Dane Kelly (Kip Colvey)
13’ – RNO – Dane Kelly (Chirs Wehan)
32’ – RNO – Lindo Mfeka (Dane Kelly)
49’ – RNO – Antoine Hoppenot (Matt LaGrassa)
59’ – RNO – Antoine Hoppenot (Lindo Mfeka)
61’ – RNO – Mackenzie Pridham
73’ – POR – Max Ornstil (Tomas Granitto)
Three Things That Matter:
USLSoccer.com Man of the Match:
Lindo Mfeka, Reno 1868 FC – For the second week in a row, Mfeka earns USLSoccer.com Man of the Match honors, as he continued to be an impact player for Reno with a goal and an assist during Saturday’s victory.
Upcoming Games:
Reno 1868 FC vs. Real Monarchs SLC – September 30, 10 p.m. ET, Greater Nevada Field
Portland Timbers 2 vs. Phoenix Rising FC – September 27, 10:30 p.m. ET, Providence Park