Phoenix's luck runs out at Fresno, where Foxes snap its 20-game winning streak
- by Paul Kennedy @pkedit, Sep 22, 2019
It's not like the Rising did not have its chances.
Veteran American Jaime Chavez, who starred for the Atlanta Silverbacks and Miami FC in the NASL, broke a 1-1 tie with a goal from the penalty spot in the 81st minute for his 12th goal of the season.
Twice after that, Phoenix was awarded penalties of its own. On both spot kicks, captain Solomon Asante, the USL Championship's leading scorer with 22 goals, missed.
On the first one in the 85th minute, Fresno FC goalkeeper CJ Cochran dived low and stopped Asante's shot. In the 90th minute, after a second handball call in the penalty area, Asante had a chance for redemption but fired his shot off the post.
The victory clinched a playoff berth for the Foxes, who are second in the Western Conference after finishing 12th in their first season in 2018.
Tough result tonight but the memories made over our 20-match winning streak will always stay with us. This streak isn't nearly as fun without all of your support and passion. On to the next one! #UpRising pic.twitter.com/bOdM3pLuLV
— y-Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) September 22, 2019
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Yeah, but now the pressure is off. :)
Thank You Phoenix Rising for making History!!!!!
Well Done, Well Done.
It is Amazing how quickly they have risen to success. Well Managed, Well Coached, Well Planned and Executed.