Playing into the sun during the first half of the match the Mustangs made sure that their defense was sound but found a great through ball sent by Jordan Gibson was finished by Madisyn Cantrell in the 40th minute. The halftime score was 1 to 0 for the Mustangs.
Western took advantage of the sun light early in the second half when they scored on back to back corner kicks. The first being in the 55th minute scored off of a header by Maya Perrin and assisted by MKenzie Safford. The third goal coming in the 57th minute again assisted by MKenzie Safford but this time headed in by Britney Merritt. The 3 to 0 lead for the Mustangs lasted most of the second half before the Lady Trojans scored in the 81st minute. But the TSJC offensive surge was too little too late. The final score was 3 to 1 for the Mustangs. The overall record now for the Mustangs is 6 - 8 - 1 and the Region IX record is 4 - 4 - 1.Mustang Valuable Player: Maya Perrin for tough play and a headed goal that ended up being the winning goal.
Match Facts - Shots - WWCC 17, TSJC 9; Assists - WWCC 2, TSJC 0; Saves - WWCC 6, TSJC 6; Corner Kicks - WWCC 2, TSJC 0; Free Kicks - WWCC 8, TSJC 7; Cards - WWCC 3, TSJC 2
Up Next for the Mustangs: Saturday October 8th vs Otero Junior College in Rock Springs WY - Rock Springs High School - Sophomore Send-Off Night.
