SCOTTSDALE -- Phoenix Rising FC got back on the winning track with a 3-1 victory over El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday night at Casino Arizona Field.
The Rising fell down a goal early in the match after El Paso's Aaron Gomez tucked the ball into the left side of the net off an assist from Dylan Mares. Phoenix goalkeeper Eric Dick, making his Rising debut, managed to get a hand on Gomez's attempt but the shot still rolled into the goal.
A few minutes later, Phoenix equalized when a penalty was called on El Paso's defense. Junior Flemmings slotted a ball to Sam Stanton, who was tripped up inside the 18-yard box. Phoenix's Rufat Dadashov did the honors, calmly kicking the ball to the right as EP keeper Logan Ketterer went left. After 20 minutes, the match was tied 1-1.
