Match Report
37 points for New Mexico United (4th), 35 for Orange County (7th): a 2-point gap. Orange County had been under-performing their position — 19th on five-round form against 7th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/1 for New Mexico United and 1.5/1.41 for Orange County (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.36.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 4 New Mexico United wins, 1 for Orange County, 2 draws, at 2.29 goals per meeting.
The venue was Stadion Patriot, with room for 35,000 spectators. It was 1-1 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-1.
Goal scorers
New Mexico United: Kipp Keller (2') · Orange County: Nico Benalcazar (18')
Key stats
Possession: New Mexico United 63% · Orange County 37% · Total shots: 13-15 · On target: 3-1 · Corners: 3-4