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On Saturday in Pocatello Idaho the Western Wyoming Mustangs and the Idaho State Bengals squared off for the first time on the soccer pitch. The Mustangs dominated the majority of the match in the run of play and also in possession and all major statistical categories. However the Mustang domination did not translate into any goals in the first half. WWCC had some close calls from shots from Braxton Hamilton, Miguel Maca and Gilbert Gonzalez. But the score was tied at the half at 0 - 0.The second half was much like the first, with the Bengals playing a lot of defense and the Mustangs just not able to find the final pass or a good enough shot to find the back of the net. Some great opportunities in front of the net were by Stefan Naylor, Jorge Chacon, Charley Lifferth and Mitch Christensen. With little to no time left in the match, Gilbert Gonzalez found Miguel Maca who avoided one defender and with his left foot scored a 18 yard shot over the right shoulder of the ISU keeper. The goal was scored in injury time of the second half. Seconds after the re-start of the match the final whistle blew and the Mustangs were victorious by a score of 1 - 1. Starter Edwin Sanchez was injured in the match and we hope to have him back and playing in about a week.
Game Stats - Shots; WWCC 25, ISU 8 - Assists; WWCC 1, ISU 0 - Cards; WWCC 2, ISU 1 - Free Kicks; WWCC 5, ISU 7 - Keeper Saves; WWCC 4, ISU 8 - Corner Kicks; WWCC 9, NWC 1
Workhorse of the Match - The WWCC defense and keepers. The six defenders and two keepers combined for the first shutout of the season. Logan Bailey, Cody Rall, Mika Goodman, Spencer Mohlman, Zach Plitt, Wes Magagna, Todd West and Taylor Whetman. The defense and keepers have not been scored on in 153 minutes of play.
Up Next for the Mustangs - Wednesday, September 15th at LCCC (Region IX match) in Cheyenne WY at 3:00pm