Coming off of their first loss of the season against Chattanooga, Union Omaha looked to bounce back against bottom of the table New England Revolution II. This would not be the case as the Owls came up short in a 2-0 defeat for their second consecutive loss.
The Owls have scored only one point in three matches as the playoff push intensifies.
First team player for the Revolution, Justin Rennicks suited up as striker for the USL One side against the Owls in this match.
Rennicks slipped through the Owl defense to score the opening goal for the Revolution II side in the 11’.
The four defenders for Union Omaha had never played together before in a match this season as usual left back Damia Viader is hurt with a rib injury.
Head Coach Jason Mims is not worried though about the concession of early goals in the past few games including the one against the Revolution II.
“We gave up goals in the first 15 minutes for three or four games this year. We weren’t flat, it was just the moment we were bad on,” Mims said. “It’s hard when you have to mix up the back four, I don’t think they’re playing bad, they are just not in synch.”
The Owls dominated possession the rest of the game earning 54% of the ball by creating chance after chance, but the ball would not find the back of the net. Union Omaha outshot the Revs 19-9.
“The stadium felt like it, we felt like it,” Mims said. “The team felt like it that we were gonna get one.”
The goals never came for the home team as frustration mounted and in the 90’ more aggravation ensued.
Owls forward Ethan Vancore-Decker was called for a straight red card for a tackle near the touchline that caused controversy and anger amongst the players, coaching staff and fans of Union Omaha.
“Its a foul, not a redcard,” Mims said. “He didn’t leave his feet. He didn’t go in with his studs, it was a foul. We will certainly if theres a procedure for that, appeal that [red card].”
Moments later the team from Boston would score a second goal with a man advantage on a breakaway in the closing moments of the game.
Union Omaha will need to bounce back quickly as they face fourth place Richmond Kickers at home on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7pm.
“Saturday becomes big,” Mims said.
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