Oakland, CALIF. (August 24, 2024) — Memphis 901 FC grabbed a point on the road with a 1-1 draw to Oakland Roots SC on Saturday night at Pioneer Stadium
901 FC grabbed the lead with a dazzling goal from Panos Armenakas in the 32nd minute.
Memphis’ newest acquisition found space in the box and curled a left-footed shot around the keeper and into the back of the net. The goal marks his first as a Beale Street Boy and second goal contribution after registering an assist in the 5-1 victory over Miami FC last week.
Oakland would answer in the 61st minute with a tying goal on a corner kick finished by Boboucarr Njie.
Memphis controlled the match after the equalizer with 64% of the possession in the second half but couldn’t grab another go ahead goal with five shots recorded in the second frame. 901 FC did not allow a shot in the last 40 minutes of the match.
901 FC moved to 11-9-6 with the draw holding their No. 3 standing in the Western Conference with eight matches remaining in the regular season.
Memphis 901 FC sticks on the road for a midweek match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Wednesday, August 28 before returning to AutoZone Park on Wednesday, September 11 for Hometown Heroes Night.
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Joshua Clayton – Manager, Communications and Media Relations
