Detroit, Mich. (July 13, 2024) – Memphis 901 FC grabbed three points on the road with a 1-0 victory over Detroit City FC on Saturday afternoon at Keyworth Stadium.
Bruno Lapa was the hero in the 86th minute using a one-touch volley to give Memphis the decisive lead in the clutch. Lapa tied Marlon with his team-leading seventh goal of the season while Alvaro Quezada’s cross into the box marks his second assist of the season.
Memphis’ defense matched their attack, preventing Detroit from recording a single shot on goal to hand their Eastern Conference foes just their second home loss of the season. 901 FC moved to 8-7-4 with the victory to climb to No. 4 in the USL Championship Western Conference after 19 matches. Memphis is unbeaten in 11 of their last 13 matches.
Memphis 901 FC’s three-match road trip concludes at FC Tulsa on Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. CT. Memphis returns to AutoZone Park on Saturday, July 27 for Back to School Night followed by post-match fireworks.
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POSTGAME QUOTE SHEET
Memphis 901 FC vs. Detroit City FC | July 13, 2024 – AutoZone Park
HEAD COACH STEPHEN GLASS
On today’s performance:
“I think it really highlights the fight these guys have today. Especially against a really spirited detroit team as well. It’s a tough place to go and perform. I think the boys responded to every adversity that was put in front of us today. It’s a really positive performance to be able to grind out a win. Not many teams come to detroit and win a fight game so that’s a really pleasing aspect in our group of boys to be able to win like that.”
“To be able to do it on Pete Pranica’s 60th birthday. To get three points and bring them back is huge for us. He’s a big part of the Memphis community for us. We’re grateful for everything he does for us and glad to be able to win on his 60th birthday.”
On preventing a single shot on target:
“Tyler was actually really sick at the end and had to be walked off the pitch. But the resilience and level head, he was vocal at the back. We had a back four, a back five, a back three throughout the game. We had to juggle a lot but the defenders dealt with everything that came at them. And the midfield in front of them were strong. The forwards prevented any quality from coming at them. The whole team got their reward for that it was brilliant. Really, Really happy for the whole team.”
On reserves coming in the game to make a difference:
“It shows the importance of the group tonight. You never know when it’s going to be your chance. Everyone grabbed their opportunity today. The group has been ready and we’ve been training ever so well. I think that showed in their performance level tonight.”
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Joshua Clayton – Manager, Communications and Media Relations
