New Mexico 2-2 Las Vegas Lights
Updated
It finished level: New Mexico 2-2 Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship (Round 1) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico goals: Valentin Noel 5', Thomas Amang 87'. Las Vegas Lights goals: Anthony Herbert 12', Nighte Pickering 74'. Sent off: Talen Maples (66'). Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Zico Bailey (8.1).
Match report
New Mexico 2-2 Las Vegas Lights: match report
New Mexico and Las Vegas Lights shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park on Sunday 17 August in the USL Championship.
Valentin Noel put New Mexico ahead on 5' (1-0), Anthony Herbert levelled for Las Vegas Lights on 12' (1-1), Nighte Pickering restored Las Vegas Lights' lead on 74' (1-2) and Thomas Amang levelled for New Mexico on 87' (2-2).
Talen Maples (New Mexico) was sent off on 66'.
New Mexico had 55% of the ball, shots were 12-13 (2-4 on target).
Zico Bailey (New Mexico United) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 11,581. Referee: Luis Arroyo.
Match stats
| New Mexico | Las Vegas Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Total shots | 12 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 13 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 296 (80%) | 230 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
New Mexico (4-2-3-1): Kristopher Shakes, Jaylin Lindsey, Ousman Jabang, Will Seymore, Chris Gloster, Zico Bailey, Gedion Zelalem, Mukwelle Akale, Marlon Vargas, Valentin Noel, Greg Hurst
Las Vegas Lights (3-4-2-1): Raiko Arozarena, Anthony Herbert, Elias Gärtig, Gennaro Nigro, Younes Boudadi, Christopher Pearson, Patrick Leal, Coleman Gannon, Nighte Pickering, Johnny Rodriguez, Stefan Stojanovic
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Valentin Noel (New Mexico)
- 12' · Goal · Anthony Herbert (Las Vegas Lights)
- 24' · Yellow card · Gennaro Nigro (Las Vegas Lights)
- 44' · Yellow card · Christopher Pearson (Las Vegas Lights)
- 46' · Substitution · Dayonn Harris for Valentin Noel (New Mexico)
- 46' · Substitution · Talen Maples for Ousman Jabang (New Mexico)
- 59' · Substitution · Thomas McNamara for Stefan Stojanovic (Las Vegas Lights)
- 59' · Yellow card · Chris Gloster (New Mexico)
- 64' · Yellow card · Talen Maples (New Mexico)
- 66' · Red card · Talen Maples (New Mexico)
- 68' · Substitution · Sergio Rivas for Marlon Vargas (New Mexico)
- 70' · Yellow card · Kristopher Shakes (New Mexico)
- 74' · Goal · Nighte Pickering (Las Vegas Lights)
- 75' · Yellow card · Nighte Pickering (Las Vegas Lights)
- 78' · Substitution · McKinze Gaines for Nighte Pickering (Las Vegas Lights)
- 80' · Substitution · Tomas Pondeca for Chris Gloster (New Mexico)
- 80' · Substitution · Thomas Amang for Gedion Zelalem (New Mexico)
- 84' · Substitution · Nate Jones for Johnny Rodriguez (Las Vegas Lights)
- 87' · Goal · Thomas Amang (New Mexico)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Greg Hurst (New Mexico)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Younes Boudadi (Las Vegas Lights)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won New Mexico vs Las Vegas Lights?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (USL Championship) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025.
When and where is New Mexico vs Las Vegas Lights?
Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 01:00 UTC at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USL Championship.