New Mexico United beat North Carolina FC in a close win on Saturday, 2-3, in a match relating to the Grp.East of the USL Championship. Sergio Rivas was decisive with 1 goal.
Julian Placias opened the score after 16 minutes. In the 19th minute, Greg Hurst fired home for New Mexico United, from the penalty spot. With 28 minutes on the clock, Ezra Armstrong struck the second goal for North Carolina FC. Eric Quill's team scored their second goal of the game through Greg Hurst, after 29 minutes.
Sergio Rivas scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game.
In relation to forthcoming league matches, New Mexico United visit Tampa Bay Rowdies. Meanwhile, North Carolina FC will play away against Indy Eleven.
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Julian Placias 16' Ezra Armstrong 28' | Greg Hurst 19' (pen.) 29' Sergio Rivas 90' |