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FC Tucson defeats La Maquina 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup

Posted at 9:44 PM, May 09, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-10 01:59:18-04

Jason Romero and Alejandro Gonzalez scored as FC Tucson defeated La Maquina, 2-1, at Kino North in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Romero opened the scoring in the game's second minute, but La Maquina got the equalizer in the 31st minute as Alejandro Velazquez beat Andreu Cases on a counter attack.

With the game tied at 1, Alejandro Gonzalez headed one in for what turned out to be the game winning goal.

FC Tucson will visit the Las Vegas Lights FC next Wednesday in the second round.