Reno 1868 FC continue their unbeaten run at home this season after routing Las Vegas Lights FC 4-0 in the first Silver Cup matchup of 2019.
Reno’s shutout victory at Greater Nevada Field was led by forwards Corey Hertzog and Brian Brown. Hertzog tallied Reno’s first goal of the night in the 41st minute after connecting on a ball headed to him by Brown. Confusion among Las Vegas FC players in the 47th minute allowed Hertzog to reach a loose ball and chip it over to Brown, who brought it down and struck a low ball past the Las Vegas goalkeeper. Brown, who received his second call up this season from the Jamaica National Team, leads the team with eight goals this season. Hertzog follows closely behind with five.
The shutout over Las Vegas Lights FC marked Earthquakes goalkeeper Matt Bersano’s second clean sheet of the season in a Reno kit. Quakes defender Kevin Partida started and played 60 minutes.
Reno will be in the Lone Star State to take on San Antonio FC on Saturday, June 8. Kickoff for Saturday’s road match at Toyota Field is set for 5:30 p.m. PT.
