Lights FC Remains Undefeated After2-2 Tie in Orange County
March 25, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release
Lights FC played their second of six consecutive USL Championship road games by taking on Orange County SC.
Las Vegas took a 1-0 lead into halftime with Liga MX and MLS veteran Erick "Cubo" Torres taking advantage of a fantastic Luke Stauffer cross, sending the ball to the back of the net with a header in the 44th minute.
In a thrilling 5 minute span, 3 goals were scored in the second half. Alex Villanueva tied the game 1-1 in the 60th minute, "Pato" Botello Faz scored his first goal with the Lights' to regain the lead 2-1 in the 62nd and OCSC leveled it in the 64th minute courtesy of Milan Iloski.
Las Vegas native Azriel Gonzalez made his Lights FC debut by coming in as a second half substitution.
SCORING SUMMARY:
1-0 Las Vegas - Erick "Cubo" Torres - 44th minute
1-1 Orange County - Alex Villanueva - 60th minute
2-1 Las Vegas - "Pato" Villanueva - 62nd minute
2-2 Orange County - Milan Iloski - 64th minute
NEXT GAME:
Lights FC will visit Indy Eleven on Saturday, April 1st with kickoff set for 4 p.m. PT
NEXT HOME GAME:
Las Vegas will play their first regular season home game of the year on Friday, Cinco de Mayo at 7:30 p.m. against the Charleston Battery at Cashman Field.
Before that match, the Lights will host a second round matchup of the US Open Cup on Wednesday, April 5th by taking on the L.A. Force. This contest will take place at UNLV's Peter Johann Soccer Field, starting at 7 p.m.
Any Questions? Contact us at Communications@LasVegasLightsFC.com.
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