Las Vegas Lights 1:2 El Paso Locomotive FC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Alex Méndez inspired El Paso Locomotive FC to a 2-1 win against Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship, scoring once and setting up the winner. The result was a deserved victory for a side that controlled the contest from start to finish.

The decisive shift came early when Méndez finished from Rubio Rubin's pass in the 20th minute. Las Vegas equalised just before the break through Johnny Rodriguez, assisted by Themi Antonoglou, but Méndez turned provider for Álvaro Quezada seven minutes into the second half. The hosts' frustration grew as Benjamin Mines and Marc Ybarra both saw yellow cards.

El Paso were the better side throughout, and the scoreline reflected their dominance. CheckLive's model clearly favoured El Paso Locomotive FC, and the result confirmed that prediction. No live signals interrupted the flow, and the model read the match correctly from start to finish.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Las Vegas Lights vs El Paso Locomotive FC?

Las Vegas Lights 1-2 El Paso Locomotive FC (USL Championship).

Who scored?

Alex Méndez (20', assist Rubio Rubin) for El Paso Locomotive FC; Johnny Rodriguez (45', assist Themi Antonoglou) for Las Vegas Lights; Álvaro Quezada (52', assist Alex Méndez) for El Paso Locomotive FC.

Was El Paso Locomotive FC's win deserved?

Yes — El Paso Locomotive FC were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Las Vegas Lights vs El Paso Locomotive FC?

Yellow cards: Benjamin Mines (Las Vegas Lights); Marc Ybarra (Las Vegas Lights); Arturo Ortiz (El Paso Locomotive FC).

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