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AV Alta

03-19 10:30

0 - 1

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Valley 559 FC

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End 0-1

95′

C. Ortiz

93′

M. Gamez

87′

E. Espinoza

j.serrano

75′

R. Thomas

J. Balinado

71′

Z. Vasquez

M. Gonzalez

69′

steven ramos

A. Ortiz

69′

C. Ortiz

Nicholas Relerford

65′

0-1

Q. Amarikwa

Assist: M. Gonzalez

59′

M. Gonzalez

R. Ordonez

59′

J.Villalobos

O. Lay

58′

A. Aoumaich

G. Antwi

56′

C.Anderson

Halftime 0-0

45′

J. Tovar

32′

A. Ortiz

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Match Info

In a minor upset in the 2026 United States Open Cup, amateur club Valley 559 FC defeated hosts AV Alta 1-0 in a third-round fixture played on March 19. This narrow victory sends the lower-tier side through to the next round in a classic cup giant-killing act, showcasing the magic and unpredictability of the knockout tournament. The match was a tense and gritty affair, with the only goal arriving in the 65th minute from a Valley 559 counter-attack, finished calmly by their winger after a defensive error from AV Alta. The home side, despite enjoying more possession, struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resolute and organized defensive block. The key incident came late in the match when AV Alta had a strong penalty appeal waved away by the referee, a decision that sparked controversy and frustration among the home players and supporters. The standout performance undoubtedly came from Valley 559's entire defensive unit and their goalkeeper, who made a series of vital saves in the closing stages to preserve the historic clean sheet. This result is a significant blow for AV Alta, who exit the competition early, while Valley 559 FC's dream run continues, earning them a potential match against a higher-profile professional opponent in the next round. The Valley 559 manager hailed the result as the biggest in the club's history, and the AV Alta coach lamented his team's lack of cutting edge in the final third. AV Alta's lineup featured several first-team regulars, while Valley 559 FC's starting eleven was a testament to their cohesive team spirit and defensive discipline.