Lights FC Kick off Four Gameroad Trip with Draw in Atlanta
July 30, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Atlanta United 2
(Las Vegas Lights FC)
Lights FC started a four-game road trip by visiting Atlanta United 2 in the first ever matchup between these teams.
A fast and furious start saw both teams generate great opportunities in the first half, but both goalkeepers did a great job to go into the halftime break with a scoreless draw.
Atlanta opened the score just 3 minutes into the second half courtesy of Nelson Orji, coming off of a corner kick.
Las Vegas created opportunities throughout the match, with their efforts being rewarded in the 80th minute, with Cal Jennings finding the back of the net for the seventh time this season to leave the final score 1-1.
By earning a point in Atlanta, the Lights closed an eight day stretch with 3 games by adding 4 of 9 possible points in these matches, with their season total currently at 32 and leaving them above the playoff line at seventh place in the Western Conference.
SCORING SUMMARY:
1-0 Atlanta, Nelson Orji - 48th minute
1-1 Las Vegas, Cal Jennings - 80th minute
NEXT HOME MATCH:
Lights FC will return to Cashman Field on Saturday, August 20th to face Sacramento Republic FC, who advanced to the US Open Cup Final by defeating Sporting Kansas City in penalty kicks on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at LightsFC.com/Tickets and start at just $10 thanks to the SUMMER OF SOCCER PRESENTED BY TERRIBLE'S.
NEXT MATCH:
Las Vegas will play the second of their four-game road trip on Saturday, August 6th versus Phoenix Rising FC at 7:30 p.m. PT.
Any Questions? Contact us at Communications@LasVegasLightsFC.com
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