The Swope Park Rangers advanced to the USL Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final following a 2-1 victory over Orange County Blues FC after extra time at Swope Soccer Village this afternoon. Mark Anthony Gonzalez and Dane Kelly each scored for SPR, who had both Ever Alvarado and Tommy Meyer sent off in the second half.
The visitors were the first to create a clear-cut opportunity, with Blues forward Akwafei Ajeakwa sneaking in behind the Rangers defense, but his volleyed effort bounced wide of the far post with only Adrian Zendejas to beat.
The Rangers responded and took the lead in the 20th minute.