USL Phoenix Rising FC

On this Day: Drogba and Johnson Net Brace

Published on October 4, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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On October 4, 2017, Didier Drogba and Jason Johnson each netted a brace as Phoenix Rising downed Tulsa, 4-3 at home.

With Phoenix down, 0-2, in the first 15 minutes of the match, Drogba netted his first goal of the game to make it 1-2 in the 16th minute. Just three minutes later, Johnson netted his first to make it a 2-2 score line in the 19th minute.

Drogba scored on a penalty kick in the 24th minute to make it three goals in eight minutes and give the home side a 3-2 lead before Tulsa tied the match at 3-3 in the 30th minute. Johnson capped the scoring in the 66th minute, fighting his way through four defenders and 'megging the goalkeeper from an impossible angle to make it a 4-3 final.

To commemorate the double two-goal game, Rising is offering TWO Sideline Reserve tickets with a food and beverage voucher for just $45 to the club's next match, this Saturday, October 9 vs. Oakland Roots at Wild Horse Pass (7;30 p.m.).

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