Ghanaian winger Solomon Asante put up an incredible performance as he provided two assists for Phoenix Rising in their 5-2 win over New Mexico United in the USL Championship on Saturday.
The 29-year-old lasted for 87 minutes before being replaced by Jack Barmby as he helped his side seal a comfortable victory at Casino Arizona Field.
New Mexico struck first with a goal by Romeo Parks in the 5th minute of the game.
Jamaica international Junior Flemmings scored the equaliser for Phoenix in the 17th minute before making it 2-1 with Asante assisting Azerbaijan forward Rufat Dadashov five minutes later.
After the recess, it became 3-1 with Asante’s cross on the right finding the head of American defender Alec John Cochran. New Mexico hoped for a comeback with Andrew Tinari cutting the deficit in the 59th minute.
Phoenix added two more goals in the closing moments of the game thanks to Flemmings who completed his hat-trick.
The win sees Phoenix sit top of the Group B USL standings.
Watch below Solomon Asante's two assists for Phoenix Rising against New Mexico United:
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