IRVINE, Calif. – Reno 1868 FC ended Orange County SC’s chances at qualifying for the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs on Saturday evening, topping its Western Conference foe 4-1 at Champions Soccer Stadium at OC Great Park. Chris Wehan shined for the road side, scoring one goal and providing the assist on Jimmy Ockford’s opener in the 30th minute. Luis Felipe Fernandes netted Reno’s second goal of the game and then provided the assist for Mackenzie Pridham’s goal in the 85th minute of play. Irvin Parra scored Orange County’s only goal of the match in the 71st minute. With the result, 1868 FC improves to 17-7-7 this regular season, while Orange County falls to 10-11-10 this season.
Scoring:
30’ – RNO – Jimmy Ockford (Chris Wehan)
65’ – RNO – Luis Felipe Fernandes (Brent Richards)
71’ – OC – Irvin Parra (Jerry van Ewijk)
81’ – RNO – Chris Wehan (PK)
85’ – RNO – Mackenzie Pridham (Luis Felipe Fernandes)
Three Things That Matter:
USLSoccer.com Man of the Match:
Jimmy Ockford, Reno 1868 FC – The defender scored Reno’s opening goal, completed 94.8 percent of his passes and recorded one tackle, one interception and six clearances in the victory.
Upcoming Games:
Orange County SC at Vancouver Whitecaps FC – Oct. 13, 10 p.m. ET, Thunderbird Stadium
Reno 1868 FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC – Oct. 14, 10 p.m. ET, Greater Nevada Field