The Utah State Eastern men's soccer team secured a 1-0 road victory over the College of Southern Idaho on Thursday, according to a report published October 8.
Leandro Suarez scored the game-winning goal in the 78th minute to secure the win during the first stop of a weekend road trip for the Eagles.
The matchup in Twin Falls, Idaho, featured a closely contested first half where both teams created scoring opportunities. Eastern recorded nine shots, but the College of Southern Idaho goalkeeper made two saves to prevent a goal. Xavier Peregrina also recorded a save for Eastern as Southern Idaho registered seven shots in the opening half.
After halftime, the game remained a defensive battle with neither side establishing consistent pressure in the attacking third. Suarez eventually broke the deadlock in the 78th minute by converting a free kick from just outside the penalty area, marking his third goal of the season.
The victory moved Eastern to a 7-4-2 overall record and 5-3-1 in conference play, resulting in a tie for third place in the Scenic West standings.
Eastern is scheduled to play Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, Oct. 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
