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The Phoenix Rising and Colorado Springs battled to a 1-1 draw in a nail-biting USL Championship match at the Phoenix Rising Stadium.
The Colorado Springs side took an early lead, with a goal in the 42nd minute from J. Tejada. This looked like it could be a comfortable victory for the visitors but the Phoenix Rising fought back with a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute. D. Trejo scored for the Rising with an assist from M. Arteaga in an exciting finish! There was a flurry of substitutions as both teams tried to gain the edge in the closing stages.
Both teams showed a willingness to attack, though the possession stats were fairly even throughout the match. The most exciting moments were the late-game substitutions and the eventual goal by Phoenix Rising. Several yellow cards highlighted the physicality of the match, especially in the final stages.
The Rising's determination to fight back from a deficit and Colorado Springs' defensive resilience made this a captivating contest.