Match Report
The table read 6th (Phoenix Rising, 40 pts) against 12th (Birmingham Legion, 27 pts), 13 points apart. On recent form Birmingham Legion sat only 16th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 12th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.6/1.6 for Phoenix Rising and 1.2/1.67 for Birmingham Legion (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
The match was played at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex (capacity 10,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Phoenix Rising led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-3.
Goal scorers
Phoenix Rising: Emil Cuello (16'), Hope Avayevu (25'), Charlie Dennis (90') · Birmingham Legion: Tyler Pasher (39'), Sebastian Tregarthen (54'), Enzo Martínez (64')
Key stats
Possession: Phoenix Rising 53% · Birmingham Legion 47% · Total shots: 8-8 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 3-0