

Real San Jose 0–11 Kings Hammer Sun City
National Premier Soccer League – Saturday, 22 May 2026
Kings Hammer Sun City produced one of the most emphatic away performances in National Premier Soccer League history on Saturday morning, demolishing Real San Jose 11–0 at a stunned stadium in California. The result sent a clear statement across the NPSL landscape as the visitors showcased a relentless attacking display that left the home side shell-shocked from the opening whistle.
First-half fireworks
The match was effectively decided inside the opening 25 minutes. Kings Hammer Sun City pressed high from the first minute, forcing errors in the Real San Jose defence. By the 20th minute, they had already built a 4–0 lead, with forward Marcus Delgado netting a brace within the first quarter of an hour. A fifth goal just before the half-hour mark made it 5–0, and the visitors added two more before the interval to take a 7–0 lead into the break.
Second-half onslaught
Any hopes of a Real San Jose recovery were quickly extinguished after the restart. Kings Hammer Sun City continued to dominate possession and territory, adding four more goals in the second period. Delgado completed his hat-trick in the 52nd minute, while substitute Emeka Okafor bagged a brace and midfielder Luis Romero scored a stunning long-range effort from 30 yards. The final goal came in the 87th minute, capping off a perfect afternoon for the traveling side.
Outstanding performers
- Marcus Delgado (hat-trick, two assists) – The striker was unplayable, combining pace, power, and clinical finishing.
- Luis Romero (2 goals, 3 assists) – Controlled the midfield and created chances at will.
- Emeka Okafor (2 goals off the bench) – Made an instant impact after coming on.
Defensive woes for Real San Jose
Real San Jose, who had been competitive in previous matches this season, suffered their heaviest defeat in club history. Their backline struggled to cope with the speed and movement of the Kings Hammer attack, and goalkeeper Carlos Mendez was left exposed time and again. The home side managed just two shots on target, both comfortably saved by visiting goalkeeper Ryan Walsh.
Match stats and impact
| Stat | Real San Jose | Kings Hammer Sun City |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on target | 2 | 18 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Fouls | 12 | 6 |
The result lifts Kings Hammer Sun City into the upper echelons of the NPSL standings, while Real San Jose remain in the lower half and face a difficult turnaround before their next fixture. For the visitors, this was a performance that will be remembered as a benchmark for the rest of the season.