Want arguably the most impressive number behind New Mexico United’s victory against San Antonio FC on Saturday night?

In the final half-hour, when San Antonio was chasing the game trailing by a goal, that was close to what they did the most of.

Chase.

New Mexico’s control of possession in its own half and midfield meant that after the hour-mark, SAFC didn’t officially register a shot.

That was by design. For United Head Coach Eric Quill, his side had played into San Antonio’s hands in the first half, giving up possession to easily which allowed the visitors to got direct and outshoot them 5-1 in the opening half-hour. Included in that was Luke Haakenson’s beautifully taken finish of a dime of an assist by Kevon Lambert.

But after Greg Hurst had provided the impetus for New Mexico to take the lead before the halftime break, the hosts got back to what has been a key part of their identity this season.

“If we have some long spells of possession and tire their legs out, then we start to get confidence,” said Quill. “When you get these eight to 10 to 12 pass sequences, right? Everybody gets a touch, and everybody's confidence starts to go high. And that's what our brand of football is, is guys sharing the ball, one- and two-touch, moving off the ball. And I thought you saw that beautifully in the second half.”