The Utah State Eastern men's soccer team secured a 4-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College on Thursday, according to a report published October 16. The win extended the Eagles' winning streak to three matches and marked the team's eighth shutout win of the season.
The Eagles established an early lead in their first home match since Sept. 19. Luis Velasco scored in the third minute following an assist from Noah Heil to provide an initial 1-0 advantage. Velasco's goal was his seventh of the season. Leandro Robles scored in the 13th minute to extend the lead to 2-0, also marking his seventh goal of the year.
Leandro Suarez Soruco added a third goal in the 26th minute, his fourth of the season, followed by a goal from Heil in the 31st minute. Heil's goal, his eighth of the year, gave the Eagles a 4-0 halftime lead. Eastern held a 7-1 shot advantage during the first half and added four shots after the break.
With this win, Eastern moved to a 9-4-2 overall record and a 7-3-1 record in Scenic West Athletic Conference play, earning sole possession of third place in the conference. The Eagles are scheduled to host fourth-place Snow College on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Castleview Hospital Soccer Field with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m.
