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Memphis 901 FC Ends Colorado Springs Undefeated Start with a 2-1 Win

April 16, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release


COLORADO SPRINGS, Col - Memphis 901 FC recorded a statement win ending the Colorado Springs Switchbacks' undefeated start of the season with a 2-1 win at Weidner Field. Aaron Molloy proved to be crucial in the Memphis attack, tallying one goal and one assist in the victory over the Switchbacks.

Memphis and Colorado Springs opened the match exchanging possessions and taking early opportunities. Phillip Goodrum took a right-footed shot from the top right side of the box, with Jeff Caldwell making a quick save keeping the ball from entering the bottom right corner of the goal.

The Switchbacks received the first corner of the night, continuing to press into the Memphis defensive third, however, the backline for Memphis held strong and disciplined, keeping Colorado Springs from reaching the back of the net.

Derek Dodson made a run up the right side of the field facing off with the Colorado Springs keeper, taking a shot to the bottom right corner with Caldwell once again deflecting the ball away from the goal in the 26th minute.

The Switchbacks hit their first shot on frame off a Cameron Lindley freekick. Trey Muse made the save as the ball floated right to him around the Memphis wall in the 31st minute.

Colorado Springs kept pressing the Memphis defense after Hadji Barry got behind the backline, going one-on-one with Muse who made a huge save as Barry shot the ball to the center of the goal in the 42nd minute.

Molloy recorded his second goal of the season as Laurent Kissiedou sent the ball in and Molloy took the right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner of the net, putting Memphis up 1-0 in the 43rd minute.

Memphis entered the second half with momentum continuing to press into their attacking third. Memphis narrowly missed doubling their lead with a shot from Patrick Seagrist hitting the outside netting after being deflected out of bounds in the 54th minute.

Phillip Goodrum capitalized on another Memphis attack, scoring his second goal of the season, doubling the Memphis lead off a header to the bottom right corner from a ball sent into the box from Molloy's free kick in the 59th minute.

The Switchbacks looking to put a ball into the back of the net hit the top right corner of the crossbar after receiving a free kick right outside the 18-yard box after a handball yellow card was issued to Muse for handling the ball outside of the box in the 62nd minute.

Colorado Springs looking to even up the score in the late minutes of the second half took an opportunity in the 85th minute with Michee Ngalina taking a shot from the top of the box, however, was unable to hit the back of the net as Muse made another save in the center of the goal.

The Switchbacks took advantage of a corner kick in stoppage time scoring off a Matt Mahoney header, closing the gap to a one-goal Memphis lead.

Memphis held firm in the final three minutes, keeping their lead and ending the match with the win.

For the latest information on the team, visit www.memphis901fc.com and follow the club on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 901-721-6000.

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