Sports News of Monday, 6 August 2018

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Solomon Asante scores 11th league goal for Phoenix Rising

Solomon Asante has scored 11 goals this season Solomon Asante has scored 11 goals this season

Ghana winger Solomon Asante scored his seventh league goal for Phoenix Rising in their 4-1 win over Portland Timbers II in the United Soccer League.

Phoenix started the match brightly and deservedly shot into the lead through Chris Cortez’s 8th-minute strike.

The Arizona-based outfit extended their advantage in the 63rd-minute courtesy Collin Fernandez before Marco Farfan reduced the deficit in 72nd minute.

Phoenix regained their two-goal cushioning ten minutes later via Cortez before Asante sealed the win in the 89th minute.