Colorado Springs, CO (May 8th, 2026) – Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw against Orange County SC on Friday night at Weidner Field.
Orange County opened the scoring in the 22′ when #21 Mouhamadou War advanced down the right side of the pitch to delivered a pass to #10 Chris Hegardt, who finished with a left-footed strike into the upper left corner.
The Switchbacks responded deep into first-half stoppage time. In the 45+6′, #27 Juan Tejada played a through ball into the penalty area for #90 Khori Bennett, who was fouled by Orange County defender #5 Tom Brewitt. Bennett converted the resulting penalty kick with a right-footed shot down the center to level the match at 1-1 heading into halftime.
Orange County regained the lead in the 65′ when #8 Ousmane Sylla dribbled through the Switchbacks’ defense and finished centrally to make it 2-1.
Colorado Springs found a late equalizer in the 90+6′, as #21 Tyreek Magee struck a left-footed shot from 25 yards out that rocketed off the crossbar and in, securing the equalizer, leveling the match 2-2.
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