Switchbacks FC Earn a 1-1 Draw with New Mexico United
August 30, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC battles New Mexico United
(Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Credit: Mark Reis)
Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC responded quickly to earn a 1-1 draw against Group C leaders New Mexico United on Saturday night at Weidner Field.
Following the opening minutes of the contest, between 7:00 and 8:46 of the match, players from both sides came together at the center circle, united against racism, and in support of equality, diversity and compassion.
In a tight first half, the Switchbacks had the first opportunity as Christian Volesky hit a shot from 20 yards out that hit the underside of the crossbar and came back out. New Mexico forward Amando Moreno had the visitor's best opportunity of the first half a few minutes later as his header flashed just wide of the post. In first-half stoppage time, Volesky played a low cross to George Lebese but his first-time effort was saved by New Mexico goalkeeper, Cody Mizell.
Moreno gave New Mexico the lead from the penalty spot in the 54th minute after Switchbacks defender Arturo Diz Pe took down Romeo Parkes inside the penalty area. But the Switchbacks responded quickly as Aidan Daniels took Hiroki Kurimoto's pass and cut onto his right foot from the corner of the penalty area and unleashed a curling effort just inside the right post just four minutes after New Mexico took the lead.
The Switchbacks were up a player for the final 15 minutes of the match after New Mexico substitute, Ryan Williams, received his second yellow card in the span of 10 minutes and was sent off. However, the Switchbacks couldn't find a late winner as New Mexico parked all 10 players behind the ball.
The Switchbacks are back at Weidner Field Wednesday night to take on El Paso Locomotive FC at 7pm MT. All home matches in 2020 at Weidner Field will be available for Switchbacks Season Ticket Members only.
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