Match Preview: Fuego host Ventura County Fusion at Chukchansi Park, look to return to winning ways

By Adrian Luevano, 06/14/17, 12:00PM PDT

2nd of 3 matchups in 2017 between clubs takes place Thursday

The Fresno Fuego hosts Ventura County Fusion on Thursday, June 15, at Chukchansi Park in the second meeting between the two clubs. Fresno defeated the Fusion 5-2 on May 26, with Jose ‘Chiva’ Cuevas propelling the Fuego with his two-goal night.

Fans can watch Thursday’s match live at fresnofuego.com and on YouTube.

The Fuego will look to get back to their winning ways after suffering a 2-1 loss to Southern California Surf this past Saturday. Fresno dropped to fourth place in the USL PDL Southwest Division at 12 points, with a record of 4-2-0.

On the other side, Ventura County sits second to last in the Southwest Division, in seventh place.

The Fusion come into Thursday’s matchup after drawing 2-2 with San Diego Zest this past Saturday. Ventura County’s only victory came May 13 against the Southern California Seahorses.

Ventura County Fusion at Fresno Fuego

Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PST

Stadium: Chukchansi Park (Fresno, CA)

Fresno Fuego: 4-2-0, 12 pts

San Diego Zest: 1-6-1, 4 pts

Season Series: Second meeting this season between both clubs. Fresno defeated the Fusion 5-2 on May 26. Upcoming match-ups between the two: July 15 at Ventura County.

Promotion: The first 1000 fans into Chukchansi Park will receive a “For City And Club” wristband, courtesy of Little Caesars.

Social Media Information

Twitter: @FresnoFuego

Snapchat: FresnoFuegoFC

Facebook: Fresno Fuego

Instagram: @FresnoFuegoFC

Hashtags: #FFvVC, #ForCityAndClub

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