VIDEO: Ghanaian winger Solomon Asante scores late winner as Phoenix Rising stun San Antonio FC

Published on: 08 September 2019

Ghana and Phoenix Rising FC winger Solomon Asante scored a late goal in his side's 1-0 win over San Antonio FC on Saturday.

Asante found the back of the net in the 87th-minute with a stunning free-kick to give Phoenix Rising FC the maximum points and extend their incredible winning streak to 18 games in the USL.

After a lacklustre performance from Phoenix, the 28-year-old bend an effort off the far post and in past San Antonio FC goalkeeper Matt Cardone to secure the win for the Western Conference leaders.

San Antonio FC nearly scored the equaliser when defender Kai Greene hit the post with a looping headed effort off a corner in stoppage time.

The former Berekum Chelsea star was named Man of the Match for his goal, creating two additional chances and winning 6 of 9 duels.

Phoenix Rising will return to action on Wednesday away to Las Vegas Lights FC.

Watch below Asante's sublime free-kick goal: 

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