Roots came back twice to top LA Galaxy II in Carson, California. The first equalizer, after trailing heading into the half, came from the 19-year-old Danny Flores off a perfect cross from Yohannes Harish. However, the Roots would go down a goal a second time.This did not get Roots down as they continued to battle eventually leading to an equalizer from Memo Diaz. In the 90th minute the natural born striker, Jermey Bokila, came in to win it for Roots at the death securing the club its first three points and first win in league history.
Roots came back twice to top LA Galaxy II in Carson, California. The first equalizer, after trailing heading into the half, came from the 19-year-old Danny Flores off a perfect cross from Yohannes Harish. However, the Roots would go down a goal a second time.This did not get Roots down as they continued to battle eventually leading to an equalizer from Memo Diaz. In the 90th minute the natural born striker, Jermey Bokila, came in to win it for Roots at the death securing the club its first three points and first win in league history.
Head Coach Jordan Ferrell on coaching the first win in Roots History:
“It means absolutely everything. I told these guys the process is what matters. This is a really important step in that process.
On the character of the team twice coming back from down a goal.
I said after the last game in Phoenix that we showed really good personality. The only thing is we didn't have a product. In this game we showed that same personality and we had the product for it. It's a great benchmark for us.
On the starts for two teenagers Mbumba and Flores as well as longest serving Oakland player Yohannes Harish.
A lot of good stuff from those three. We know they are good players, some others might not but that's a good thing for us. They did the job today and showed the depth of our squad. Young guys stepping in a game like this early on in the season is really huge for experience.”
Midfielder Danny Flores on the first goal in Roots USL Championship history:
“It's an honor to be honest. The coincidence is that I was thinking about the first goal in Roots history last night and that it would be remembered forever. Luckily it was me. I’m proud to represent my home town, the Bay Area and my family.”
Danny Flores on the character of the team:
“The thing is, from the beginning, I knew everyone of my teammates has the fight, the hunger, the belief in themselves that we can go far in the USL. We are here to prove everyone wrong and compete with the best teams in the league.”
Oakland Roots SC vs. LA Galaxy II
USL Championship | May 23, 2021
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. PT
Weather: 70 degrees
SCORELINE: 1 2 FT
OAK 0 3 3
LA 1 1 2
SCORING SUMMARY:
LA: Picazo 31’’
OAK: Flores 47’ (Harish)
LA: OG Mbumba 61’
OAK: Memo Diaz 76’
OAK: Jeremy Bokila 90’ (Enriquez)
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:
OAK: Flores (Yellow 20’)
LA: Judd (Yellow 91’)
OAK: Bokila (Yellow 90’)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP:
Zeus De La Paz, Soya Takahashi (Memo Diaz 45’), Tarek Morad, Max Ornstil, Akeem O’Connor-Ward, Wal Fall, Matias Fissore, Ariel Mbumba (Saalih Muhammed 24), Tyler Blackwood,Yohannes Harish (Jeremy Bokila 77’), Jesus Enriquez.
Shots: 18 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corner Kicks: 4 | Fouls: 13 | Offside: 1
Galaxy II LINEUP:
Lopez, Drack, Bawa, Vazquez, Lambe, Gonzalez, Aguirre, J. Hernandez (Divila 74’), Koreniuk (Judd 45’), Picazo, Williams.
Shots: 6 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corner Kicks: 3 | Fouls: 20 | Offside: 1
OFFICIALS:
Referee: Brandon Stevis
Assistant Referee 1: Seth Martin
Assistant Referee 2: Matthew Shwartz
4th Official: Ricardo Fierro
Head Coach Jordan Ferrell on coaching the first win in Roots History:
“It means absolutely everything. I told these guys the process is what matters. This is a really important step in that process.
On the character of the team twice coming back from down a goal.
I said after the last game in Phoenix that we showed really good personality. The only thing is we didn’t have a product. In this game we showed that same personality and we had the product for it. It’s a great benchmark for us.
On the starts for two teenagers Mbumba and Flores as well as longest serving Oakland player Yohannes Harish.
A lot of good stuff from those three. We know they are good players, some others might not but that’s a good thing for us. They did the job today and showed the depth of our squad. Young guys stepping in a game like this early on in the season is really huge for experience.”
Midfielder Danny Flores on the first goal in Roots USL Championship history:
“It’s an honor to be honest. The coincidence is that I was thinking about the first goal in Roots history last night and that it would be remembered forever. Luckily it was me. I’m proud to represent my home town, the Bay Area and my family.”
Danny Flores on the character of the team:
“The thing is, from the beginning, I knew everyone of my teammates has the fight, the hunger, the belief in themselves that we can go far in the USL. We are here to prove everyone wrong and compete with the best teams in the league.”
Oakland Roots SC vs. LA Galaxy II
USL Championship | May 23, 2021
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. PT
Weather: 70 degrees
SCORELINE: 1 2 FT
OAK 0 3 3
LA 1 1 2
SCORING SUMMARY:
LA: Picazo 31’’
OAK: Flores 47’ (Harish)
LA: OG Mbumba 61’
OAK: Memo Diaz 76’
OAK: Jeremy Bokila 90’ (Enriquez)
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:
OAK: Flores (Yellow 20’)
LA: Judd (Yellow 91’)
OAK: Bokila (Yellow 90’)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP:
Zeus De La Paz, Soya Takahashi (Memo Diaz 45’), Tarek Morad, Max Ornstil, Akeem O’Connor-Ward, Wal Fall, Matias Fissore, Ariel Mbumba (Saalih Muhammed 24), Tyler Blackwood,Yohannes Harish (Jeremy Bokila 77’), Jesus Enriquez.
Shots: 18 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corner Kicks: 4 | Fouls: 13 | Offside: 1
Galaxy II LINEUP:
Lopez, Drack, Bawa, Vazquez, Lambe, Gonzalez, Aguirre, J. Hernandez (Divila 74’), Koreniuk (Judd 45’), Picazo, Williams.
Shots: 6 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corner Kicks: 3 | Fouls: 20 | Offside: 1
OFFICIALS:
Referee: Brandon Stevis
Assistant Referee 1: Seth Martin
Assistant Referee 2: Matthew Shwartz
4th Official: Ricardo Fierro
