VCFC Cruise to Victory at Home to Real Monarchs

Thousand Oaks, California (August 25th, 2024) – As the sun set behind the hills at William Rolland Stadium, Ventura County FC found themselves with a two goal lead inside 30 minutes. Ilijah Paul scored the opener against his parent club and Sean Karani tapped in from close range just 6 minutes later.

In addition to the 3 points, it was a special night to remember for a couple of our players. Tucker Lepley scored his first professional goal after a great debut season for VCFC. Hope Avayevu marked his debut with an assist while Harbor Miller contributed to a brace of assists.

Goal-Scoring Summary

VCFC – Ilijah Paul, 22nd minute: Paul chested the ball in from close range after a well set up ball from Miller on the right.

VCFC – Sean Karani, 28th minute: A patient buildup found Miller whipping the ball in again on the right side as Karani was there to tap in at the back post.

VCFC – Tucker Lepley, 78th minute: Quick combinations and 1-2s at the top of the box from Lepley, Parente, and Avayevu, put Lepley through as the midfielder buried his finish.

Real Monarchs – Sebastian Joffre, 97th minute: With the last kick of the game, Joffree finished his penalty kick to walk away with a consolation.

Lineups

Ventura County FC – GK Brady Scott; D Harbor Miller, D Jose “Pepe” Magana, D Ascel Essengue, D Riley Dalgado; M Tucker Lepley, M Isaiah Parente, M Sean Karani, M Ruben Ramos Jr., M Ifu Achara; F Ilijah Paul

Subs – GK Owen Pratt; D Victor Casillas, D Enrique Martinez, D Christian Tchouante, D Max Middleby, M Nicolas Barros Schelotto; M Hope Avayevu, M Gabi Arnold, F Erik Hernandez, F David Diaz

Tacoma Defiance – GK Delgado; D Orozco, D Storlie, D Farnsworth, D Silva; M Gozo, M Dillon, M Caliskan; M Hezarkhani, F Perruzza, F Anderson

Subs – Alba, Joffre, Bell, Iskenderian, Moisa, Marquez, Ewing

Next Game

Ventura County FC plays Houston Dynamo 2 on Sunday, September 8th at SaberCats Stadium. The match kicks off at 4 PM PST with a live stream available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.