The No. 5-ranked Charlotte 49ers were unable to complete a late two-goal comeback against New Mexico Friday night, falling 2-1 in the Conference USA Championship semifinal. Daniel Bruce recorded the 49ers only goal, his fifth goal of the season.
The first half started off a bit slow but fired up more in the second half where senior Brandt Bronico and senior Luke Waechter led the 49ers comeback. Waechter dribbled down the pitch, passing the ball down to midfielder Bronico, who lost possession of the ball just inside the 18-yard box.
Bruce corralled the ball from Bronico, dribbled to his right and shot a rocket by the Lobos keeper, cutting the lead in half, now trailing 1-2.