Switchbacks FC Battle out 1-1 Draw with Austin Bold FC

September 8, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release

Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC battled out a 1-1 draw with Austin Bold FC in front of 4,850 fans at Weidner Field Saturday night.

The Switchbacks had the best chance of the opening 35 minutes when Rony Argueta hit a shot from distance that forced Diego Restrepo into a high save. The hosts broke the deadlock 4 minutes from halftime when Fernando Gonzalez Delfin played a low cross into Cesar Romero who smashed his shot over the head of Restrepo and into the back of the net. After a short lightning delay, the Switchbacks earned a penalty kick in the 65th minute from an Austin handball but Jordan Burt's attempt was saved by a diving Restrepo. In the 70th minute, Austin leveled the score when Gustavo Rissi rose up to head home a corner to force the two sides to split the points in a hard-fought draw.

"We want to take the most wins possible to win the most points possible so we can end well," said Fernando Gonzalez Delfin after his first appearance at Weidner Field. "We're looking forward to the next matches so we can get some wins."

The Switchbacks are on the road for their next two games when they take on New Mexico United on September 14th and El Paso Locomotive FC on September 21st. The Switchbacks return to Weidner Field on September 28th to face the Las Vegas Lights FC on Bobblehead Giveaway Night. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free Switchbacks bobblehead courtesy of FOX21 News. Full 16oz beers will be available for $1 for the first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:00 PM. Tickets start at just $12 and are available HERE. For the price of a Switchbacks ticket and 2-5 beers, it is cheaper than buying 2-5 beers at a bar or restaurant.

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