Colorado Springs, CO (September 11, 2021) – Matt Mahoney's stoppage time equalizer led ten-man Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to battle back and earn a 1-1 draw against Rio Grande Valley FC on Saturday night at Weidner Field.
In a tight first half, the Switchbacks created the best opportunities as a turnover opened up space for Deshane Beckford on top of the penalty area but his shot went high over the crossbar. José Torres was looking for a goal in consecutive games when he hit a shot from distance towards the top right corner but Tyler Deric pushed it over the crossbar for a corner.
Jimmy Ockford was shown a straight red card in the 45th minute after jostling for position with Elvis Amoh 50 yards away from goal when Amoh took a big touch and fell down. The Switchbacks created a final opportunity before the end of the first half when Beckford brought down a cross in the penalty area and hit a half volley that Deric did well to save off the goal line.
Even down a man, the Switchbacks came out on the front foot in the second half as Beckford played in a low cross that a defender cleared into his crossbar for a near own goal.
Ten minutes from full time, RGV transitioned quickly as Emilio Ycaza found Frank Lopez and Lopez finished the ball underneath an onrushing Sean Melvin.
Entering stoppage time, the Switchbacks were pushing for an equalizer as Sebastian Anderson played a first time cross on the ground to the top of the six yard box. Matt Mahoney was the second runner as he smashed his shot into the roof of the net to equalize late.
The Switchbacks are back at Weidner Field on Wednesday, September 15 to face El Paso Locomotive FC with gates opening at 6pm for a 7pm kick off and fireworks after the game. Tickets are available HERE.
Colorado Springs, CO (September 11, 2021) – Matt Mahoney’s stoppage time equalizer led ten-man Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to battle back and earn a 1-1 draw against Rio Grande Valley FC on Saturday night at Weidner Field.
In a tight first half, the Switchbacks created the best opportunities as a turnover opened up space for Deshane Beckford on top of the penalty area but his shot went high over the crossbar. José Torres was looking for a goal in consecutive games when he hit a shot from distance towards the top right corner but Tyler Deric pushed it over the crossbar for a corner.
Jimmy Ockford was shown a straight red card in the 45th minute after jostling for position with Elvis Amoh 50 yards away from goal when Amoh took a big touch and fell down. The Switchbacks created a final opportunity before the end of the first half when Beckford brought down a cross in the penalty area and hit a half volley that Deric did well to save off the goal line.
Even down a man, the Switchbacks came out on the front foot in the second half as Beckford played in a low cross that a defender cleared into his crossbar for a near own goal.
Ten minutes from full time, RGV transitioned quickly as Emilio Ycaza found Frank Lopez and Lopez finished the ball underneath an onrushing Sean Melvin.
Entering stoppage time, the Switchbacks were pushing for an equalizer as Sebastian Anderson played a first time cross on the ground to the top of the six yard box. Matt Mahoney was the second runner as he smashed his shot into the roof of the net to equalize late.
The Switchbacks are back at Weidner Field on Wednesday, September 15 to face El Paso Locomotive FC with gates opening at 6pm for a 7pm kick off and fireworks after the game. Tickets are available HERE.
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- Man of the Match// Matt Mahoney
- Scoring Summary// COS: Mahoney (90+1') | RGV: Lopez (80')
- Saves// COS: Melvin (1) | RGV: Deric (2)
- Discipline// COS: RC: Ockford (45'), YC: Hodge (54'), Beckford (83') | RGV: YC: Pimentel (56')
- Man of the Match// Matt Mahoney
- Scoring Summary// COS: Mahoney (90+1′) | RGV: Lopez (80′)
- Saves// COS: Melvin (1) | RGV: Deric (2)
- Discipline// COS: RC: Ockford (45′), YC: Hodge (54′), Beckford (83′) | RGV: YC: Pimentel (56′)