Sacramento Republic FC secured a 3-1 win away at Oakland Roots SC, recovering from a quick equaliser to dominate the second half. Memo Rodríguez put Sacramento ahead after 19 minutes, but Florian Valot levelled for the hosts just two minutes later.
The game remained level until the 75th minute, when Kyle Edwards restored Sacramento's lead. A late goal in the 90th minute, credited to Sacramento without a named scorer, made the points safe. Both sides were reduced to one booking each: Valot was cautioned on 16 minutes and Aaron Essel on 26.
The box score shows Sacramento had far more shots on target—nine to Oakland's one—and created two big chances, both converted. Oakland goalkeeper made six saves to keep his side in the game, but the visitors' superior finishing told in the end.
