Orange County Blue Star 2 v Sonoma County Sol 5

 The Sol will now host Portland Timbers of USL-1 in the Second Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

US Open Cup Staff Report

IRVINE, CA (iJune 9, 2009) -- The Sonoma County Sol continued their dream run in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a convincing 5-2 win against Orange County Blue Star of the PDL. Two goals from Shawn Percell and a four goal in four minute melee highlighted the match. The Sol continue their unbeaten streak in all competitions, as they prepare for a showdown against Portland Timbers of USL-1 in the Second Round.

The Sol did not waste any time, with Trevor Hurst providing the game's first goal in the 5th minute. The Blue Star were unable to find an answer to Hearst's early goal and the score remained 1-0 at the half.

Ten minutes into the second half, the Sol were given a 2-0 lead on the foot of Shawn Percell. Another Shawn Percell tally in the 76th minute propelled the Sol to a 3-0 lead.

The game would get interesting starting in the 82nd minute with a tally from Eric Lafon putting the Sol up 4-0. Less than a minute after, Orange County Blue Star found their way onto the scoreboard, making it 4-1 in the 83rd minute. Again, one minute later, Erie Larson answered for Sonoma County, pushing the score to 5-1. The Blue Star then answered back in the 84th minute, making it 5-2, concluding four goals in four minutes between the two clubs.

Next up for the Sonoma County Sol are the Portland Timbers of USL-1, who defeated Kitsap Pumas 3-0 to earn their place in the Second Round. The Sol will host the USL-1 club at Santa Rosa High School on Tuesday June 16th at 7:00pm.