Jimenez’s late goal lifts Hartford Athletic past Sacramento again, into USL playoffs

Jimenez’s late goal lifts Hartford Athletic past Sacramento again, into USL playoffs

Norwalk native Jonathan Jiménez scored a 95th-minute goal, and Hartford Athletic defeated Sacramento Republic FC, 3-2, at Trinity Health Stadium on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the USL Championship playoffs. It was the second win over Sacramento in a week, as Hartford also beat them in the Jagermeister Cup Final last Saturday. Jimenez’s dramatic late strike gave Hartford its seventh win in eight games, and clinched the club a playoff spot …