Ghana winger Solomon Asante recorded a centenary of appearances for USL side Phoenix Rising in their 1-0 win over San Diego Loyal SC in the Championship on Saturday at the Torero Stadium.
James Musa shot the league leaders ahead in the 10th minute, connecting from Kevon Lambert’s effort to score from a close range.
Solomon Asante nearly extended the lead for Phoenix Rising in the 30th minute, but his excellent curled shot from the edge of the penalty area flashed just over the top-left corner of the net.
The win marked Phoenix Rising’s second against their hosts in the fourth and final meeting of the regular season between the Pacific Division contenders and thus increased their lead on the table [29 points] to seven points over second-placed Orange County SC on 22 points.
The defending Western Conference Champions [Phoenix Rising] will host Rio Grande Valley Toros FC at their favourite Wild Horse Pass next Saturday.
Asante has started the 2021 USL Championship season in great fashion – having netted 8 goals and provided 6 assists in just 12 outings.
Phoenix Rising FC sit at the summit of the standings with 29 points after 13 league matches.
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Today will mark @Asante20Magic's 100th appearance with the club.
— Phoenix Rising FC (@PHXRisingFC) July 24, 2021
What has he meant to those who have been with him for that that time?
Watch head coach @RickSchantz1 and teammates @joefarrell15_, James Musa, and @k_lmbrt27 share their memories.#RisingAsOne #Asante100 pic.twitter.com/bfS4yiH1zT
Asante has started the 2021 USL Championship season in great fashion – having netted 8 goals and provided 6 assists in just 12 outings.
Phoenix Rising FC sits at the summit of the standings with 26 points after 12 league matches.
