ALBUQUERQUE (Interstat) — Kelvin Arase scored Phoenix Rising’s goal and received a yellow card as New Mexico defeated Phoenix Rising 2-1 on Sunday. Cristian Nava assisted New Mexico’s deciding goal, Greg Hurst opened the scoring, Charlie Dennis added an assist and a yellow card, and Cullen Wilkerson netted the winner. Hurst struck in the fifth minute, Arase equalized in the 72nd, and Wilkerson restored New Mexico’s lead in the 81st. Eight yellow cards were issued, including Arase’s in the 43rd and Dennis’s in the 65th. New Mexico improved to one win and two losses in this competition and across all competitions. Phoenix Rising fell to two losses in this competition and across all competitions. New Mexico previously lost at FC Tulsa, while Phoenix Rising previously lost at Oakland Roots. Phoenix Rising had entered after a shutout defeat, and New Mexico sought to bounce back at home. The home side held on through stoppage time.