San Antonio FC defeats New Mexico United to end 14-match unbeaten streak

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

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San Antonio FC defeated New Mexico United 2-1 on Saturday, halting the home team's 14-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. A pivotal moment occurred in the 84th minute when a potential equalizer by Greg Hurst was disallowed due to an offside call. San Antonio took the lead early following a seventh-minute own goal from Kipp Keller. Dayonn Harris equalized for New Mexico United just 45 seconds into the second half, but Nicky Hernandez scored the decisive goal for San Antonio six minutes later. The match was characterized by physical play, with both sides combining for 27 fouls and 12 yellow cards. New Mexico United manager Dennis Sanchez questioned the officiating following the disallowed goal and noted his team's lack of sharpness during the contest.

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  • San Antonio FC beat New Mexico United 2-1 on Saturday.
  • The result snapped New Mexico United's 14-match unbeaten streak.
  • Officials disallowed an 84th-minute equalizer by Greg Hurst for offside.
  • El Paso Locomotive FC moved into first place in the Western Conference.
  • Teams combined for 12 yellow cards and 27 fouls during the match.
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  • 7:06 PMYahoo SportsNM United leaves the judging up to others after Hurst's late equalizer is waved off
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Greg Hurst decided it was best not to repeat what he said. That would remain between the New Mexico United forward and the right linesman. And it looked like quite the conversation. Certainly after Hurst had a potential equalizer waved off in the 84th minute for being offside. A call that sent him running straight up the sideline. And a decision that preceded a 2-1 loss to San Antonio on ...

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