EL PASO, Texas. – Stefan Lukic scored a stoppage-time equalizer as FC Tulsa earned a 1-1 draw against El Paso Locomotive FC at Southwest University Park to run his side’s undefeated streak to three games after Gabriel Torres had given Locomotive a first-half lead.

The Scissortails opened the game brightly and in the sixth minute almost took the lead as Trevor Amann rang the left post with a shot from 11 yards out. Giordano Colli had another chance four minutes later that was brilliantly saved by El Paso’s Jahmali Waite, but Locomotive then grabbed the lead in the 24th minute as a free kick from the right by Ricky Ruiz was flicked on by Kofi Twumasi to Torres, who buried his chance from close range.

Locomotive went close to adding to their lead late in the first half when Frank Daroma’s shot was tipped wide of the left post by Tulsa’s Johan Peñaranda, but as the hosts appeared to be on their way to victory, Lukic stepped up in stoppage time and produced an outstanding free kick that picked out the top-right corner of the net to grab a point for the Scissortails.

Takeaways

El Paso Locomotive FC: The hosts rode their fortune early before getting a good foothold in the game but were able to solidify their top-four position despite the late concession as their undefeated streak moved to five games.

FC Tulsa: Stefan Lukic has proven a key super-sub for Tula this season and he delivered again with this third goal after entering off the bench to maintain the Scissortails’ current run of form.

Key moment

Stefan Lukic’s free kick in the second minute of stoppage time earned the visitors a point after a back-and-forth matchup that could be played again in the Western Conference Semifinals as the standings currently sit.

Key stat

FC Tulsa has now earned 21 points from losing positions in the USL Championship, the most of any team this season.

USLChampionship.com Player of the Match

Gabriel Torres, El Paso Locomotive FC – Torres scored the opening goal for the hosts and put together a solid all-around performance, completing 22 of 26 passes, winning 3 of 4 tackles and winning 9 of 13 duels.

Scoring Summary
ELP – Gabriel Torres (Kofi Twumasi) 24’
TUL – Stefan Lukic 90+2’