Solomon Asante's assist secures draw for Las Vegas Lights FC in USL Championship opener

In a competitive opening match of the USL Championship, Las Vegas Lights FC and Orange County SC ended in a 1-1 stalemate at Cashman Field on Sunday, October 6.

Ghanaian winger Solomon Asante played a pivotal role by providing an essential assist for Las Vegas.

Orange County SC took the lead in the 16th minute with Christopher Hegardt scoring a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner, assisted by Ethan Zubak.

Las Vegas Lights equalized just ten minutes later when Asante sent a precise cross from the right to Khori Bennett, who scored with a powerful header from close range in the 26th minute.

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