For the first ever time, Corinthians FC SA head to the US Open Cup second round, after getting passed to the second round from NTX Rayados disqualification last week. Their opponents, San Antonio FC, are also coming in to the match as their first ever cup match.
Form Guide:
Corinthians FC SA comes in to this match after two losses to open their season, both disappointing results with a 2-1 loss to Shreveport in the opening week followed by a 4-2 loss to Tulsa on Saturday.
San Antonio FC have had slightly better results in their last two matches, with a loss to Rio Grande Valley two weeks ago and a 1-1 draw with Oklahoma City Energy on Sunday, giving them a tighter turn-around but similar travel.
Previous Meetings:
Friendly: 3/16/16 Toyota Field, San Antonio, TX – San Antonio FC 2 (Trialist, Johnson p) def. Corinthians FC SA (Juan Flores) 1
Players to Watch:
Yuri Ribeiro (CFCSA) leading Corinthians with two goals, the Trinity University product is in good form ahead of the cup derby, and will be looking to score again.
Stephen McCarthy (SAFC) the Texas native has been in phenomenal form in the back line of San Antonio FC, clearing a ball off the line last week that could well have saved San Antonio FC a point in Oklahoma City.
Up Next: The winner of this match will play the winner of Des Moines Menace and Tulsa Roughnecks on June 1st, should that be Corinthians FC SA, they will play away. The next league match for Corinthians FC SA is Friday as they play Fort Worth Vaqueros in Fort Worth.
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