RENO, Nev. – Reno 1868 FC got a late goal by Mackenzie Pridham to claim a 3-3 draw against Sacramento Republic FC in a preseason exhibition on Saturday afternoon in front of 4,554 fans at Greater Nevada Field.

A former member of Republic FC, Pridham capped a three-goal rally by the hosts in the 87th minute as his driven finish past Republic FC goalkeeper Evan Newton brought 1868 FC level just before the final whistle.

“Mackenzie is a great finisher,” said 1868 FC Head Coach Ian Russell. “Anytime he has space in the box he’s going to punish it and he’s been doing that all preseason.”

Republic FC had taken control of the game in the opening half-hour, scoring three goals in a 10-minute span to get on top. Trinidad & Tobago international Trevin Caesar opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Tyler Blackwood played a one-two with forward Sammy Ochoa at the corner of the penalty area, and then found Caesar for a first-time finish past Reno goalkeeper Matt Bersano.

Blackwood doubled the lead three minutes later when he took advantage of a loose pass near the 1868 FC penalty area and drove home a finish to make it 2-0. Ochoa capped the scoring flurry in the 27th minute from the penalty spot after Caesar was brought down in the penalty area.