Colorado Springs, CO (September 8, 2021) – Hadji Barry scored again and José Torres scored a beautiful volley to power the Switchbacks to a 2-0 win over Real Monarchs SLC at Weidner Field on Wednesday night.
The Switchbacks dominated possession of the ball in the first half to try to break down the Monarchs low defensive block. Some nice combination play in the right channel released Sebastian Anderson to play in a low cross that Hadji Barry directed just wide of the right post.
Barry had another opportunity when Deshane Beckford intercepted a pass and played Barry in behind the defense but he put his shot just wide of the right post. At the end of the half Barry combined with Beckford again with a 1-2 on top of the penalty area but Beckford's shot was saved by the onrushing Jeffrey Dewsnup.
The Switchbacks picked up where the left off in the second half by pressing and Beckford made a tackle in the attacking third to spring Barry into space in the middle of the penalty area as the forward took a touch around a defender and scored from 12 yards out. Barry's goal tonight marked his 21st of the season as he chase's the league record of 25 goals in a single season set by Cameron Lancaster of Louisville City in 2018.
Andre Lewis played a long pass that Barry got on the end of and fired a low shot that Dewsnup saved into a defender who cleared it out for a corner kick. The ensuing corner was headed high into the air where José Torres hit a volley first time out of the air from 25 yards out that beat everyone to the back of the net in a goal of the year contender for the Switchbacks.
The Switchbacks saw out the result to preserve a clean sheet and solidify second place in the Mountain Division after the clubs tenth win of the season.
The Switchbacks are back at Weidner Field on Saturday, September 11 to face Rio Grande Valley FC with gates opening at 6pm for a 7pm kick off. This is Super Hero night with Switchbacks pennants being given away to the first 1,000 fans in attendance at 6pm courtesy of Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. Tickets are available HERE.
Colorado Springs, CO (September 8, 2021) – Hadji Barry scored again and José Torres scored a beautiful volley to power the Switchbacks to a 2-0 win over Real Monarchs SLC at Weidner Field on Wednesday night.
The Switchbacks dominated possession of the ball in the first half to try to break down the Monarchs low defensive block. Some nice combination play in the right channel released Sebastian Anderson to play in a low cross that Hadji Barry directed just wide of the right post.
Barry had another opportunity when Deshane Beckford intercepted a pass and played Barry in behind the defense but he put his shot just wide of the right post. At the end of the half Barry combined with Beckford again with a 1-2 on top of the penalty area but Beckford’s shot was saved by the onrushing Jeffrey Dewsnup.
The Switchbacks picked up where the left off in the second half by pressing and Beckford made a tackle in the attacking third to spring Barry into space in the middle of the penalty area as the forward took a touch around a defender and scored from 12 yards out. Barry’s goal tonight marked his 21st of the season as he chase’s the league record of 25 goals in a single season set by Cameron Lancaster of Louisville City in 2018.
Andre Lewis played a long pass that Barry got on the end of and fired a low shot that Dewsnup saved into a defender who cleared it out for a corner kick. The ensuing corner was headed high into the air where José Torres hit a volley first time out of the air from 25 yards out that beat everyone to the back of the net in a goal of the year contender for the Switchbacks.
The Switchbacks saw out the result to preserve a clean sheet and solidify second place in the Mountain Division after the clubs tenth win of the season.
The Switchbacks are back at Weidner Field on Saturday, September 11 to face Rio Grande Valley FC with gates opening at 6pm for a 7pm kick off. This is Super Hero night with Switchbacks pennants being given away to the first 1,000 fans in attendance at 6pm courtesy of Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs. Tickets are available HERE.
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- Man of the Match// Jose Torres
- Scoring Summary// COS: Barry (57'), Torres (65'), | SLC: None
- Saves// COS: Melvin (2) | SLC: Dewsnup (2)
- Discipline// COS: YC: Anderson (39') | SLC: YC: Orozco (88')
- Man of the Match// Jose Torres
- Scoring Summary// COS: Barry (57′), Torres (65′), | SLC: None
- Saves// COS: Melvin (2) | SLC: Dewsnup (2)
- Discipline// COS: YC: Anderson (39′) | SLC: YC: Orozco (88′)