By Monterey Herald

SEASIDE >> Anton Søjberg scored in the 54th minute with an assist from Diego Gutiérrez to give Monterey Bay FC a 2-1 win over visiting Orange County SC on Friday night.

The win snapped the Union’s four-match losing streak. They have 6 wins, 7 loses and 4 ties this season for 22 points in the Western Conference of the United Soccer League Championship. Orange County SC is 5-7-2 with 17 points.

Luke Ivanovic and Grant Robinson combined for the Union’s opening score in the first half. Nico Benalcazar scored for Orange County on an assist from Ousmane Sylla to tie the match in the 51st minute.

It was the Union’s third consecutive victory over Orange County — successfully completing the season sweep over the club from Irvine.

Monterey Bay outshot Orange County 12-7, but Orange County dominated in possession, holding the ball nearly 59% of the match.