Match Report
Real Monarchs, 11th on 56 points, faced a 22-point deficit to Phoenix Rising (1st, 78). Recent form told a different story for Phoenix Rising: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. Scoring rates set the scale: Real Monarchs 4 scored and 3.03 conceded per game, Phoenix Rising 5.06 and 2, with the league averaging 3.03.
On the scoreboard, it was 2-2 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-4.
Goal scorers
Real Monarchs: Marcelo Silva (10'), D. Martínez (25') · Phoenix Rising: Adam Jahn (32'), Jon Bakero (35'), J. Flemmings (60'), S. Asante (81')
Key stats
Possession: Real Monarchs 53% · Phoenix Rising 47% · Total shots: 13-7 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 6-3