USL Las Vegas Lights FC

Lights FC Rescues a Point Against New Mexico Courtesy of Vegas Native

Published on July 4, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release


Lights FC continued its four-game homestand by taking on New Mexico United on Independence Day.

The visiting side opened the score with a counterattack after stealing the ball at midfield and taking advantage of going 4 against 3 on attack, with Santi Moar serving El Salvador National Team member Amando Moreno to put the ball in the back of the net in the 13th minute.

Las Vegas was able to level the score late in the first half after a shot from Andrew Carleton was blocked by goalkeeper Alexandros Tambakis, but he wasn't able to keep ball and it ended up landing in front of "Pato" Botello Faz who took advantage of the opportunity in the 44th minute.

New Mexico didn't take long to respond. In the first minute of added time a strike from Moreno landed in front of Daniel Bruce, who gave his team the advantage once again.

Lights FC was aggressive in the second half, registering 11 shots (including 5 on target), with the final one being the game tying goal courtesy of Vegas native Azriel Gonzalez in the dying moments of the match.

With the 2-2 tie, Lights FC snapped a five-game losing streak.

NEXT GAME:

Lights FC will host its third game in an eight-day span by taking on Eastern Conference foe Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday, July 8th at 7:30 p.m.

One of the most popular promotions in Las Vegas will go down at halftime of this match, as the Lights' will once again try setting the unofficial "world record" for the largest water balloon fight at a soccer match. All ticketed fans are invited onto the field to take part in the fun.

Tickets for all home games are available at LightsFC.com/Tickets

Any Questions? Contact us at Communications@LasVegasLightsFC.com

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