USL Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Swope Park Spoils Switchbacks FC Win with Late Equalizer

Published on July 20, 2016 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC News Release


Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Springs Switchbacks drew 1-1 with Swope Park Rangers after a stoppage time equalizer by Alex Molano saw Swope Park go home with a point.

Coming off a win against Sacramento Republic on Saturday, the Switchbacks were in position to take first place in the Western Conference. The Switchbacks controlled the early portions of the match, but Swope Park was able to get back into it. The teams continued to battle and took a 0-0 draw into the break.

After struggling to finish their chances, the Switchbacks were finally able to get their breakthrough in the 61st minute. Miguel Gonzalez was able to find Mike Seth in the box who slotted it home to give the Switchbacks a 1-0 lead.

The game began to get a little chippy as four players received yellow cards in the final 25 minutes of the match. The teams then had to play a minimum of six minutes of stoppage time, which would be enough for Swope Park to get their equalizer. Alex Molano would be the one to score for Swope Park following a free kick just outside the 18-yard box. The Switchbacks would only take one point at home to remain in third place (31 points), only 1 point behind Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 and La Galaxy II.

"Overall I thought we played well," said Head Coach Steve Trittschuh. "But, it's that same issue we've been having, giving up late goals. We need to be more aggressive and put games away earlier."

The Switchbacks will now travel to face St. Louis FC on Saturday, July 23rd at 6:30 MDT. The match can be seen live at switchbacks.fc.com c_cidd74f886b2d&mc_eid[UNIQID])

The Switchbacks will return home on July 29th to face current Western Conference leaders, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at switchbacksfc.com or by calling 719-368-8480 x1. For media passes please contact Public Relations Manager, Chris Ragain by phone at 719-368-8480 x103 or by e-mail at chris@switchbacksfc.com

** Post Match Quotes ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Steve Trittschuh- "Overall I thought we played well. But, it's that same issue we've been having, giving up late goals. We need to be more aggressive and put games away earlier." 2. Josh Suggs - "We're pretty devastated. That was a really tough result for us." 3. Mike Seth- "Sometimes you get those opportunities and they don't fall. We just need to comeback and rebound to get three points in St. Louis."

** Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------ * Scoring Summary// COS: Mike Seth (Miguel Gonzalez) (61') | SPR: Alex Molano (90') * Saves// COS: Devala Gorrick (3) | SPR: Alec Kann (1) * Discipline// COS: Josh Suggs (YC); Miguel Gonzalez (YC) | SPR: Chance Myers (YC); Ever Alvarado (YC); Kris Tyrpak (YC); Dane Kelly (YC) * Attendance// Today: 2,212 Total: 27,502 Average: 3,056

Switchbacks's next home match will be July 29th vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. (7:00 p.m. | TICKETS dd74f886b2d&mc_eid[UNIQID]) ).

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