Phoenix Rising FC beat Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 3-1 in the USL Championship, recovering from a 1-1 half-time score with two second-half goals. The result punished the Switchbacks despite their greater share of possession.
Ihsan Sacko put Phoenix ahead in the 35th minute from Diego Gómez's assist, and Adrien Perez equalised for the visitors on the stroke of half-time, Bryce Jamison providing the pass. Matthew Mahoney restored Phoenix's lead in the 72nd minute, and Gunnar Studenthofft sealed the win with a third in the 90th.
Colorado Springs had 56% possession and 15 shots to Phoenix's 10, but the hosts created four big chances and put five attempts on target to the visitors' two. It was a clinical display from Phoenix, who took their opportunities despite seeing less of the ball.
