Phoenix, Ariz. (Oct. 19, 2024) — Memphis 901 FC grabbed three tough points on the road with a 1-0 win over Phoenix Rising FC at Phoenix Rising Stadium on Saturday night.
The victory thanks to Dylan Borczak’s 44th minute goal keeps the Beale Street Boys in the hunt for a top-four finish and third consecutive home playoff match. Memphis sits within two points of the No. 2 seed after the victory.
The two clubs took their turns jabbing for weaknesses in defense until Borczak opened the scoring. Jon Bakero found space on the perimeter and fired a cross into the center of the box for Borczak, who finished a contested header into the net. The score was Borczak’s fourth of the season and Bakero’s first assist.
Memphis forced four saves on five shots on target while preventing Phoenix from putting a single shot on the net. Memphis swept the season series against Phoenix by a combined score of 6-1. Memphis is unbeaten in their last 10 matches after leading at halftime with a eight wins and two draws in that span.
Colorado Springs maintained their one-point lead in the table over Memphis with a 1-0 road win at Monterey Bay tonight. Memphis can capture a top-four finish with a victory at No. 1 New Mexico United in the regular season finale on Saturday, October 26.
POSTGAME QUOTE SHEET
Memphis 901 FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC | October 19, 2024 – Phoenix Rising FC Stadium
HEAD COACH STEPHEN GLASS
On tonight’s performance:
“We were good on the ball and were very resilient defensively. We made it difficult for the other team to get through us. I think we deserved what we got tonight. The players have shown the quality to win like we do at home so that’ll be important in the next few weeks.”
On gaining momentum on the road:
“We talked before the game about in being a long time since we actually won on the road. We wanted to put that right knowing that we might have to do that in the playoffs. I think we showed the spirit and the quality tonight. I think it’s a group that doesn’t fear anyone. We’re looking forward to the next few weeks.”
On preparing for the playoffs:
“We just focus one week at a time. We know it’s going to be difficult against New Mexico. We’re finding it difficult every week and a lot of the refereeing decisions continue to go against us. Tonight the correct decision ultimately was given when the penalty was rescinded, but in our league, that’s not allowed to happen. Something happened between the head referee giving the penalty kick mistakenly. It took so long, there’s no way the other officials did not see the video that was on loop showing that it wasn’t a penalty kick. It’s just is unbelievable that it happens in this league. It’s not allowed to happen where replays like that are shown and it influences the officials.”
On next week’s regular season finale:
“It’s having the belief that we can go and win. New Mexico is a top team and they’ve won the division for a reason. I’m sure they’ll want a bit of revenge for the fact that we won at home. It’s a tough game coming up. We’re now guaranteed No. 5 at least, so there’s a possibility if we do well, we’ll end up going there in week two of the postseason if everyone is still in. we want to make sure that we set the tone and show that we can go into a hostile environment again.
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Joshua Clayton – Manager, Communications and Media Relations
