NJC Scores Often Late to Win vs WWCC

On Friday the Mustangs again traveled east down I-80, this time to play the Plainsmen of Northeastern Junior College in Sterling CO.

WWCC did a good job of holding off the initial attack of NJC, as the Plainsmen really try to find a goal in the first 10 minutes of a match.  Sadly for WWCC, the Plainsmen found the opening goal in the 20th minute.  The score would remain 1 to 0 for NJC for the rest of the first hafl with the Mustangs facing a strong wind again.

In the second half the adjustments made seemed to pay off as WWCC scored on a free kick in the 65th minute.  Danny Becerra sent in the free kick and Javier Arvayo headed in the goal to bring the match tied with 25 minutes remaining.  NJC really pushed the issue offensively in the last part of the second half.  The Mustangs had some misjudgements on the NJC balls played long into their attack and the result was opportunities for the Plainsmen.  In a horrid 7 minute stretch NJC scored three goals (75:00, 78:00 & 82:00) to put away the Mustangs for the match with a 4 to 1 score in favor of NJC.  The overall record for the Mustangs is now 6 - 8 - 1.

Mustang Man of the Match: Mike Wolken - it was good to have Mike's speed, humor and leadership back for WWCC.

Match Facts - Shots - WWCC 6, NJC 22; Assists - WWCC 1, NJC 4; Saves - WWCC 9, NJC 3; Corner Kicks - WWCC 2, NJC 8; Free Kicks - WWCC 15, NJC 10; Cards - WWCC 1, NJC 0.

Up Next for the Mustangs; Saturday October 7th vs Western Nebraska CC in Scottsbluff NE