RAGE vs. Stockton Cargo – May 30, 2026

By Mary DeMartini
May 30, 2026

FINAL SCORE: Pleasanton RAGE 0, Stockton Cargo 3

St. Mary’s High School Stadium: RAGE was tied with Cargo until the 52nd minute, but ultimately struggled to maintain possession in the second half and convert their offensive opportunities into goals. Ava Steven was awarded Player of the Match for both her offensive and defensive contributions, recording the team’s closest shot on goal.  

COACH’S QUOTE:

“It was a very difficult result to take tonight,” Fawcett said. “The scoreline doesn’t reflect the performance our players put in. Since the Oakland match, we’ve shown clear growth in our passing accuracy, possession, and ability to create chances in front of goal. The team continues to develop and improve every game, which is encouraging. That said, we have to be more clinical in the final third and make the most of the opportunities we create. If we continue to build on tonight’s performance and convert those chances, the results will come.”

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

First Half: 

  • 2:19 – Grace Sykes began the match with a breakaway, which was countered by Cargo.
  • RAGE’s initial run is countered by a period of Cargo control, resulting in a corner kick at 9:34.
  • 22:09 – Sykes created another breakaway, resulting in a shot and corner kick.
  • 36:28 – Shot on goal by Cargo, saved by Sydney Head.
  • Cargo had two more shots in the last five minutes of the half, however the match remained scoreless.

RAGE and Cargo played a physical half, with several fouls called on both teams. Both teams had possession of the ball for a similar amount of time and had similar offensive chances.

Second Half: 

  • 52:40 – Cargo scored the first goal of the match.  
  • 59:00 – RAGE responded with a corner kick and shot on goal.
  • 76:15 – Cargo goal
  • 78:42 – RAGE earned another corner kick, and a shot that narrowly missed above the top crossbar. 
  • RAGE had several minutes of offensive pressure after a yellow card was called on Cargo at 83:57. The run led to a narrowly missed free kick by Steven. 
  • 86:57 – Third and final goal for Cargo. Both teams had offensive opportunities in stoppage time. Cargo recorded a corner and RAGE earned a free kick taken by Stevens, after a yellow card was called on Cargo.

RAGE had real opportunities to score throughout the second half, but suffered due to a low shot accuracy percentage and limited possession compared to Cargo. Breakaway plays by Cargo, coupled with high shooting accuracy, contributed to a scoreline that reflects a more lopsided match than overall play suggested.