Almaden FC picked up a 2-0 road victory over San Francisco Glens SC in USL League Two action on Tuesday night, earning all three points in comfortable fashion. The specific goal scorers and times were not confirmed at the time of reporting.
What is clear is that Almaden controlled the contest well enough to keep a clean sheet and find the net twice against a Glens side that struggled to generate anything meaningful in front of goal. San Francisco failed to register on the scoresheet for the full ninety minutes, rarely threatening to claw their way back into a match that slipped away from them.
The disciplinary record reflected a largely clean affair. Neither side picked up a booking, with the referee keeping his cards in his pocket throughout.
For Almaden, the shutout will be just as pleasing as the goals. Defensive solidity on the road is hard to come by at any level, and limiting the Glens to a blank in their own backyard represents a strong collective showing. San Francisco, meanwhile, will need to find answers quickly. A home defeat of this nature — without even managing a consolation — raises questions about where the goals are going to come from.
The result strengthens Almaden FC's position in the League Two standings and adds further frustration to what is shaping up to be a difficult stretch for the Glens.
USL League Two