Photo Courtesy Bob Frid/Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Vancouver, BC (September 11, 2016) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC clinched a playoff berth for the second straight year after defeating a 10-man Whitecaps FC 2 behind a pair of Luke Vercollone goals.
Both teams had their fair share of opportunities in the first half. The Switchbacks controlled the early portions of the match, but weren’t able to capitalize on any of their opportunities. Things started to swing in the way of Whitecaps FC 2 as the match progressed until the 17th minute when Matthew Baldisimo of Whitecaps FC 2 was sent off after a tackle on Luke Vercollone. However, despite being a man down, Whitecaps FC 2 were able to keep the pressure on the Switchbacks backline. The teams would battle back and forth as the final minutes of the first half and would head into the break scoreless.
The Switchbacks knew they had to take advantage of the 10-man Whitecaps two as the second half began. The Switchbacks applied the pressure early in the second half until they finally found their breakthrough. Jordan Burt would break down the right side in the 59th to find a diving Luke Vercollone who put the Switchbacks up 1-0 early. The Switchbacks would however see Whitecaps FC 2 would pick up a little momentum as the half went on. Devala Gorrick would have to come up with a diving save in the 77th minute. The Switchbacks would cap off the match as Luke Vercollone who slot home a shot into the bottom right corner to put the Switchbacks up 0-2. The Switchbacks would hold on to the lead to clinch their second playoff berth in as many years.
The Switchbacks currently sit in 2nd place with 46 points. A win over Seattle Sounders FC 2 at home next week will guarantee a home playoff match for the Switchbacks.
The Switchbacks will return home on September 17th to face Seattle Sounders FC 2 for Fan Appreciation Night. There will be tons of giveaways and prizes. Tickets are available at https://www.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@https://www.switchbacksfc.com
Photo Courtesy Bob Frid/Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
Vancouver, BC (September 11, 2016) – The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC clinched a playoff berth for the second straight year after defeating a 10-man Whitecaps FC 2 behind a pair of Luke Vercollone goals.
Both teams had their fair share of opportunities in the first half. The Switchbacks controlled the early portions of the match, but weren’t able to capitalize on any of their opportunities. Things started to swing in the way of Whitecaps FC 2 as the match progressed until the 17th minute when Matthew Baldisimo of Whitecaps FC 2 was sent off after a tackle on Luke Vercollone. However, despite being a man down, Whitecaps FC 2 were able to keep the pressure on the Switchbacks backline. The teams would battle back and forth as the final minutes of the first half and would head into the break scoreless.
The Switchbacks knew they had to take advantage of the 10-man Whitecaps two as the second half began. The Switchbacks applied the pressure early in the second half until they finally found their breakthrough. Jordan Burt would break down the right side in the 59th to find a diving Luke Vercollone who put the Switchbacks up 1-0 early. The Switchbacks would however see Whitecaps FC 2 would pick up a little momentum as the half went on. Devala Gorrick would have to come up with a diving save in the 77th minute. The Switchbacks would cap off the match as Luke Vercollone who slot home a shot into the bottom right corner to put the Switchbacks up 0-2. The Switchbacks would hold on to the lead to clinch their second playoff berth in as many years.
The Switchbacks currently sit in 2nd place with 46 points. A win over Seattle Sounders FC 2 at home next week will guarantee a home playoff match for the Switchbacks.
The Switchbacks will return home on September 17th to face Seattle Sounders FC 2 for Fan Appreciation Night. There will be tons of giveaways and prizes. Tickets are available at https://www.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@https://www.switchbacksfc.com