NM United defeats Sacramento Republic, clinches a playoff spot

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was the first place team against the second place team in the USL Western Conference. No. 1 New Mexico United defeated Sacramento Republic FC Wednesday night 3-1. With the victory United became the first team in the Western Division to clinch a playoff spot.A scoreless first half gave way to a United explosion in the second half. A header by Abdi Mohamed started the scoring in the 61st minute, giving United a 1-0 advantage. It wasn't long before Greg Hurs