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Real San Jose extended their impressive unbeaten streak to 22 games in the NSL Pacific Conference, securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Richmond Sol.

The clash at MLK Park in Richmond was fast-paced as RSJ created several missed chances in the early exchanges.

The breakthrough came in the 34th minute when Victor Salguero, Real San Jose's dynamic forward, made his mark on the game. It was Juan Vazquez's visionary pass that cut through the Richmond Sol defense like a hot knife through butter, setting Salguero up to break the deadlock. As the second half unfolded, Real San Jose ramped up the pressure. Their persistence paid dividends when Lluis Dolade found himself at the right place at the right time, doubling the lead from close range, cementing RSJ's advantage, and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Sol.

The man between the sticks for Real San Jose, Mark Canepa, was a colossal presence in goal, making a critical save midway through the first half. His acrobatic leap to deny Richmond's 25-yard stinger kept Richmond from stealing the opening goal against the run of play. The defensive trio of Andy Canepa, Juan Tribin, and Teddy Rexing formed an impregnable fortress, thwarting the Richmond Sol attackers and nullifying their offensive threat throughout the match. Their poise under pressure was a testament to RSJ's tactical discipline.

In the heart of the field, the midfield workhorses Yasid Alvarado, Jacob Muniz, and Marlon Marquez covered every bit of turf, showcasing both grit and finesse. They orchestrated the tempo, winning critical challenges and seamlessly transitioning play from defense to attack.

Real San Jose's performance was a statement of intent, a declaration of their unwavering ambition to dominate the NSL Pacific Conference. As the final whistle blew, talk of a second straight unbeaten regular season added a layer of excitement to an already thrilling evening of soccer. Oddly enough, this is only the second victory of the season, as the other four matches ended in draws. RSJ needs a victory over Yemen United to secure 2nd in the NSL standing and a first-round bye in the playoffs. That is at MLK Park on February 17th.

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"Another nail-biting showdown in the NSL Pacific Conference! Real San Jose and San Leandro battled it out to a 0-0 tie, keeping us on the edge of our seats. The RSJ stars of the game? Yasid Alvarado, Juan Turbin, Marlon Marquez, and Alex Ollman stepped up their game for RSJ.

With a remarkable 21-game unbeaten streak in league play, RSJ is unstoppable! But let's keep pushing for that well-deserved victory. Shoutout to Alex, a midfielder, who played goalkeeper the entire second half as Mark Canepa was forced out by a questionable foul from an opponent.

Next up, we're ready to clinch that playoff spot against Yemen United! Can't wait for the battle in Richmond next week. Stay tuned! #RSJ #nsl #realsanjose #nslpacific"

Real San Jose ended 2023 with a 1-1 draw against Racing Sacramento on November 11. Despite not securing a victory, RSJ has maintained an impressive record of not losing an NSL Pacific match in the last 20 games. RSJ goes into the Winter break with a record of 1 win, 3 draws, and 0 losses so far in the 2023-24 season. RSJ's next NSL Pacific match is scheduled for February 3 against Yemen United.

Both Real San Jose and Racing Sacramento have remained unbeaten this season, with Racing currently holding first place with a record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses.

RSJ's Anuar Alfaro made his debut and scored a goal in the 15th minute. This goal made up for the Racing goal that came in the 5th minute. There were no more goals in the match despite both teams creating multiple chances.

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