Colorado Springs, CO (April 18, 2026) – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC delivered an impressive performance in today’s match against Monterey Bay FC, controlling the game from start to finish and securing a 4-1 victory.
The Switchbacks dominated statistically, registering 18 total shots with nine on target compared to Monterey Bay’s four shots and just one on target. Colorado Springs created five big chances while holding 55.4% possession and consistently dictating the tempo of the match.
The Switchbacks also recorded 18 crosses, earned five corner kicks, completed 13 tackles with nine successful, and tallied seven interceptions in a strong all-around defensive and attacking display.
The first goal of the match came in the 18′, when the Switchbacks were awarded a free kick from approximately 30 yards out. #10 Adrien Perez stepped up and delivered a powerful strike into the top right corner of the net, beating the goalkeeper, who had no time to react.
Just before halftime in the 45+1′, Colorado Springs doubled their lead. #17 Sadam Masereka delivered a cross from the right side of the penalty area across the box to #90 Khori Bennett, who finished into the bottom right corner, sending the Switchbacks into the break with a 2-0 lead.
Monterey Bay FC pulled one back in the 57′ when #20 Ilijah Paul struck a shot from the left side into the bottom right corner of the net.
In the 70′, Masereka surged down the left flank, advancing toward the goal. Near the edge of the box, he delivered a precise pass to #27 Juan Tejada, who controlled it with a quick touch before firing a shot into the far-right corner of the net. Just beyond the reach of the Monterey Bay goalkeeper.
The Switchbacks were awarded a penalty kick in the 73′ after Monterey Bay goalkeeper #31 Ciaron Dalton committed a foul on #17 Sadam Masereka near the top right edge of the box. Bennett stepped up and calmly converted the spot kick, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way as he finished into the opposite corner to secure a 4-1 win.
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