HARTFORD, Conn. – In United Soccer League Championship action on Saturday night, Hartford Athletic battled with New Mexico United and came away with a point in a 0-0 draw despite a flurry of opportunities.
With the tie, Hartford Athletic earns a point and moves to 3-2-5. New Mexico United now holds a 4-4-2 overall mark in league play.
HOW IT HAPPENED.
- In a quiet first half, both teams traded a shot on goal apiece, with Barry Coffey getting a grade-a try for Hartford in the 36th minute denied.
- Athletic owned a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks in the first half and brought that momentum into the second half, resulting in a slew of chances. However, each chance was blocked defensively by New Mexico United until Andres Hernandez managed to nick a unsuccessful try on goal.
- Each team finished the night with two shots on goal apiece while Hartford owned an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks. Antony Siaha finished the night with a two-save clean sheet, his fifth of the season.
NOTEWORTHY
- Arturo Diz Pe surpassed the 15,000 career minutes played milestone in USL Championship action.
SERIES NOTES
- Hartford leads all-time series, 2-1-2.
NEXT UP
- Hartford Athletic travels to New York Cosmos on Saturday, June 6th, for their next Prinx Tires USL Cup matchup.
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