Match Report
In the standings it was Napa Valley 1839 2nd on 27 points, Sacramento Gold 4th on 17 — separated by 10. Recent form told a different story for Sacramento Gold: only 50th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th. Against a league average of 2.09 goals per team per game, Napa Valley 1839 ran at 2.83 scored and 1.5 conceded, Sacramento Gold at 2.25 and 1.92.
Recent form was uneven: 12/15 points for Napa Valley 1839, 5/15 for Sacramento Gold.
Dodd Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 2,000. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Napa Valley 1839: Alvaro Carreras (35' og) · Sacramento Gold: Francisco Magana (67'), Sebastian Carbajal (32')
Key stats
Total shots: 11-18 · On target: 4-7 · Corners: 5-5