Machop Chol and Luis Solignac record scores in 3-1 win
HARTFORD, CT (April 20, 2024) – San Antonio FC locked up its first win on the road this season, defeating Hartford Athletic 3-1 Saturday.
Wasting no time on the attack, Lucas Silva bent in a cross from the corner of the box to find a diving Machop Chol for the finishing touch in the 7th minute. Hartford pulled the score back even in the 28th minute with a goal of its own.
San Antonio grabbed the lead again the 79th minute, this time provoking pressure to force a Hartford own goal. In his first minutes back from injury this season, Luis Solignac converted a penalty kick in the 86th minute to secure all three points for the Alamo City club.
Next Up
San Antonio FC is back on the road next week to take on Miami FC Saturday, April 27. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. CT, and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+. This season is presented by Toyota.
Scoring Summary:
SAFC: Machop Chol (Assisted by Lucas Silva) 7’
HFD: Marcus Epps (Assisted by Michee Ngalina) 28’
SAFC: Joey Akpunonu (Own Goal) 79’
SAFC: Luis Solignac (Penalty) 86’
Postgame Notes:
- SAFC moves to 3-1-3 on the season with 12 points, sitting in 4th place in the Western Conference standings.
- San Antonio notches its second straight win over Hartford, leading the series 2-0-0.
- Luis Solignac makes his first appearance for SAFC this season after missing the first six games due to injury, subbing on in the 71st minute.
- The match marks the first time San Antonio has scored three goals this season. SAFC leads the Western Conference this season with 11 goals so far.
- Machop Chol becomes the 3rd SAFC player to score in his first start for the club this season.
- Chol’s goal was the third goal scored in the first 15 minutes of play for San Antonio.
- Pablo Sisniega is now tied for 3rd in saves in the league with 21, adding four more to his total tonight.
SAFC Starting XI: Pablo Sisniega, Trova Boni, Kendall Burks, Mitchell Taintor (captain), Shannon Gomez, Luke Haakenson (Bura 85’), Kevon Lambert, Lucas Silva, Jorge Hernandez, Machop Chol (Kameron Lacey 61’), Juan Agudelo (Luis Solignac 71’)
Substitutions Not Used: Kendall McIntosh, Jose Mulato, Mohamed Omar, Richard Windbichler
Disciplinary Summary:
SAFC: Yellow Card (Trova Boni) 16’
HFD: Yellow Card (Anderson Asiedu) 42’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Luke Haakenson) 44’
HFD: Yellow Card (Tristan Hodge) 45+3’
SAFC: Yellow Card (Kameron Lacey) 67’
HFD: Yellow Card (Joe Schmidt) 75’
HFD: Yellow Card (Joseph Farrell) 85’
Quotes:
Head Coach Alen Marcina
(On the win…)
“I’m proud of this team. This win is a testament to their relentless effort and mindset. Our focus was on controlling the controllables and the guys did that exceptionally well and we’ll carry this momentum into our next challenge while maintaining our focus and discipline.”
(On Solignac’s return…)
“I’m just so happy for Lucho. He’s been out for months and months, and he’s worked incredibly hard to get back, overcome so many obstacles, and to step on the field was a special moment for him.”
Forward Machop Chol
(On scoring in his first start…)
“I’m very happy, of course. It’s been a long time for me being out with my injury and I’m just glad San Antonio gave me this opportunity. I’m happy most importantly that we got three points today, and getting on the scoresheet was just a bonus to me.”
Forward Luis Solignac
(On his first minutes back from injury…)
“It’s been a long time without playing, so coming into the game and being able to produce a goal and help the team win, for me, was amazing. I’m happy because it was a tough game.”
