Gonzalez’s goal snaps Gold’s losing streak Sacramento Gold FC snapped its five-game losing streak thanks to a timely goal and a defensive stand in a 1-0 win over the Portland Spartans Saturday at Delta Park. Nico Gonzalez netted the lone goal of the game, while John Connolly stopped every shot he faced, recording the club’s first shutout since March. Photo Credit: Ruben Dominguez/Sacramento Gold FC Connolly was quickly put to work. In the 16th minute, a Portland cross was sent into the box.
Gold reduced to nine men in stormy loss While a storm raged in the sky, tempers flared on the field Friday, as Sacramento Gold FC finished with nine men in a 3-1 loss to OSA FC at Capital Christian High School. Alex Bettencourt scored Sacramento’s lone goal. Steven Wright tallied two and Mario Dugo got one for OSA. Photo Credit: Ruben Dominguez Sacramento Gold FC The scoring started in the 26th minute, well after the storm had begun to batter those on and
Gold avenges earlier loss with balanced team effort It was a balanced team effort from Sacramento Gold FC Saturday, with three goals from three different players and a sturdy defensive performance across the board in a 3-0 win over a shorthanded Real San Jose at Capital Christian High School. Erick Vega and Alex Bettencourt scored early for Sacramento, while Chimdum Mez added a third for insurance in the second half. Goalkeeper John Connolly (and substitute Andres Olmedo) pitched the Gold’s second shutout