New Mexico United Dominates Colorado Springs 4-0 to Advance in Western Conference Playoffs
· Yahoo Sports
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –With its postseason hopes on the line, New Mexico United delivered a statement performance Saturday night at The Lab.
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United dominated the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 4-0 in the Western Conference semifinals, keeping its postseason run alive with an explosive offensive showing.
The Black and Yellow came out firing in the first half, building a commanding 3-0 advantage before adding another goal after the break to complete the shutout.
Hurst leads United's first-half attack
United wasted little time putting pressure on Colorado Springs, opening the scoring before continuing to build its advantage.
With United already leading 1-0, Jusmane Jabane helped initiate the attack, setting up Greg Hurst for a finish that doubled the Black and Yellow's lead.
Hurst wasn't finished. The forward found the back of the net again in the first half, giving United a 3-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The early offensive surge put Colorado Springs in a difficult position as United carried its momentum into the second half.
United completes the shutout
New Mexico continued to control the match after halftime, adding another goal to extend its lead to 4-0.
The Black and Yellow kept Colorado Springs off the scoreboard for the remainder of the contest, securing a dominant shutout victory and advancing in the Western Conference playoffs.
The four-goal performance gives United another opportunity to continue its postseason journey.
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