Switchbacks FC Fall to Las Vegas Saturday Night
September 28, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC midfielder Rony Argueta vs. the Las Vegas Lights
(Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Credit: Isaiah Downing)
Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC fell to the Las Vegas Lights FC 3-1 in a wild second half in front of 4,279 fans at Weidner Field Saturday night.
Coming off back-to-back away games, the Switchbacks were looking turn results around at home. After a cagey first half, the second half when the first chance fell to the foot of Fernando Gonzalez Delfin who directed his shot on target but the ball was headed off the line by Javan Torre. Las Vegas got on the board first as Preston Etaka laid a ball off for Irvin Parra who tucked his shot inside the far post with a powerful strike. Cesar Romero had the best chance of finding an equalizer as he got behind the defense but his first shot was saved by Adam Hobbs and the rebound was put just wide. Las Vegas extended their lead to three in quick succession after Etaka got behind the defense and Parra pounced on a quick turnover to score his second of the night. Abdul Rwatubyaye pulled one back for the Switchbacks in the second minute of stoppage time with a powerful header from Ish Jome's cross.
"It was a really tough game. It was a little bit of a microcosm of the season," said Man of the Match, Ish Jome. "We played well in the first half and we had a few chances. I think we had better chances on goal than they did but we didn't capitalize on ours and the mistakes in the back cost us the game."
The Switchbacks are back for the final game in 2019 at Weidner Field on October 5th to face LA Galaxy II on Fan Appreciation Night. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a free Switchbacks Drink Koozie courtesy of Creative Consortium as well as the fourth and final poster in the 2019 series. 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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