USL: From Hero to Villian as Solomon Asante missed from the spot as Fresno FC clinch a dramatic win to end Phoenix Rising FC win streak in the Championship

Solomon Asante was impressive on the day for Phoenix Rising FC but couldn’t help them in avoiding defeat away from home against Fresno FC

The keenly contested match was between top spot and second place as Phoenix Rising FC lead the pack in the USL Championship

Even in defeat, fans and followers of the Phoenix Rising FC has to be proud of the achievement gained by the team after going unprecedented 20 games without losing or drawing

The highly contested encounter failed to produce an goal or shot on target before the end of first half

Fresno FC broke the deadlock through substitute Qudus Lawal to lead 1-0 with less than twenty minutes left on the clock to end proceedings

The lead lasted for ten minutes before Jamaican international Flemmings rouse to the occasion to slot the equalizer

The game took a dramatic turn with ten minutes after Fresno FC were awarded a suspicious penalty after Mustapha Dumbuya was judged to have fouled Devann Yao in the area

Chavez picked up the ball and colly converted from the spot to hand Fresno FC a 2-1 lead with nine minutes to end proceedings

Five minutes after going down 1-2, Phoenix Rising FC were afforded the opportunity to clinch a point after they were awarded a penalty as well

From hero to villian, Captain Asante saw his effort saved by the opposing goalkeeper to hand Phoenix Rising FC their first defeat in 20 matches

Both sides have secured their places in the USL Championship playoffs

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai