The Swope Park Rangers played to a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew SC on Wednesday night, with Mark Anthony Gonzalez scoring in the final minute of play to help the Rangers maintain an unbeaten start to their Desert Diamond Cup play. The club will next face FC Tucson on Saturday to close out the tournament.
It was Columbus who created the first opportunity, with Harrison Afful getting behind the Rangers defense and clipping a shot that Jon Kempin was able to deflect onto the crossbar and back into his arms. SPR responded well and Columbus goalkeeper Steve Clark was called into action to save from Kris Tyrpak, Tyler Pasher and Tomas Granitto before the half hour mark.