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Briston Lowell started the scoring in the 41st minute when he broke free from his mark and headed in a corner kick, assisted by Gary Lopez. Western Wyo did a great job again against the high powered WNCC team in slowing down their attack. Daniel Pelayo got the start for the Mustangs as keeper and played the entire match.
In the second half the Cougars slipped a couple of balls past the back line of the Mustangs and created chances, with Western NE scoring in the 69th and 75th minutes to take a 2 to 1 lead with 15 minutes remaining. Just four minutes after WNCC took the lead Western Wyo tied it up. The tying goal came from a Gary Lopez assist to Josh Abplanalp who perfectly placed the ball into the net from about 19 yards out. The remainder of regulation was a bunch of close calls for both teams. But after 90 minutes the score was tied and the two teams headed to an overtime period.
WWCC lost the coin toss and had to again fight the wind in the 1st half of overtime after fighting it all throughout the second half. The Cougars did not waste time and scored in the 1st minute of overtime catching the Mustang defense in transition. NJCAA overtime matches end when a goal is scored. So, the WNCC goal was all that was needed for the victory. The final score was Cougars 3 and Mustangs 2. The 2017 overall record for the Mustangs falls to 6 - 9 - 1.
Mustang Man of the Match: Gary Lopez - for his two assists on the day and great defensive mid play
Match Facts - Shots - WWCC 9, WNCC 14; Assists - WWCC 2, WNCC 3; Saves - WWCC 3, WNCC 3; Corner Kicks - WWCC 6, WNCC 4; Free Kicks - WWCC 9, WNCC 6; Cards - WWCC 1, WNCC 2.
Up Next for the Mustangs; Wednesday October 11th vs Northwest College in Rock Springs WY at Rock Springs High - Region IX North match - Sophomore Recognition
