Nyakrom Youth FC 2:0 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Rhode Island FC beat Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2-0 in the USL Championship, with both goals coming after the 69th minute. The hosts won despite seeing only 43% of the ball.

Yutaro Tsukada put Rhode Island ahead in the 69th minute, and Jerome Williams sealed it in the 90th after Leo Afonso set him up. The second goal arrived in the 90th minute, with Leo Afonso providing the assist.

Colorado Springs had the better of possession, 57% to 43%, and made more accurate passes, 47 to 32, yet Rhode Island were clinical when it mattered. Eight yellow cards were shown in a physical encounter.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Rhode Island FC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC?

Rhode Island FC 2-0 Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL Championship).

Who scored?

Yutaro Tsukada (69') for Rhode Island FC; Jerome Williams (90', assist Leo Afonso) for Rhode Island FC.

Was Rhode Island FC's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Rhode Island FC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC?

Yellow cards: Jojea Kwizera (Rhode Island FC); Frank Nodarse (Rhode Island FC); Hugo Bacharach (Rhode Island FC); Yutaro Tsukada (Rhode Island FC); Aldair Sanchez (Rhode Island FC); Isaiah Foster (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC); Sadam Masereka (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC); Agustín Rodríguez (Rhode Island FC).

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