ESPN 101.7 The TEAM reported on its website that FC Tulsa scored four second-half goals to defeat New Mexico United 5-2 after trailing at halftime.
According to 101.7 The TEAM, New Mexico United entered the away match in Tulsa positioned fifth in the Western Conference and needed a positive result after enduring a difficult stretch in July. The team started brightly and managed to take a 2-1 lead into halftime thanks to goals from Greg Hurst and Ousman Jabang. However, FC Tulsa, eager to prove its quality and challenge at the top end of the table, responded with an aggressive, high-paced second-half performance that completely overturned the momentum. Tulsa’s pressing and quick transitional play ultimately overwhelmed United, leading to a decisive home victory.
The turnaround began almost immediately after the restart, with Tulsa equalizing in the 46th minute when Harvey St Clair capitalized on a rebound inside the penalty area. Just five minutes later, Marcos Serrato struck from outside the box, placing the ball into the top corner after being afforded too much space by the United defense. In the 54th minute, Owen Damm delivered a precise cross from the left wing to Kalil ElMedkhar, who finished past goalkeeper Kris Shakes for Tulsa’s fourth goal. The sustained scoring run shifted the match firmly in Tulsa’s favor before the final half-hour.
Tulsa’s fifth and final goal came in the 83rd minute when Alexander Dalou’s long-range effort deflected off defender Talen Maples, wrong-footing the United goalkeeper and sealing the 5-2 result. Player of the Match honors went to Taylor Calheira, who converted an early penalty to open the scoring and later assisted ElMedkhar’s goal. Calheira’s statistics included one goal, one assist, and two chances created, underscoring his influence throughout the match. United struggled to maintain defensive shape, conceding multiple turnovers that directly led to goals.
Editor's note: The original article appears on https://www.1017theteam.com/, written by Seth Biddulph.
