Snyder, TX - Western Texas (4-7, 3-0 Region V) defeated the No. 13 team in the nation Ranger College Rangers (8-2-2, 2-1 Region V), 2-0.
Western Texas College welcomed Ranger College to Weaver Field on Friday for a competitive conference matchup. Both teams entered the day 2-0 in conference play and looked to remain perfect.
The Westerners applied pressure early against the Rangers with multiple attempts on the Rangers goal. At the 36th minute, Ruben Roy Ekue Kuevi delivered a great pass to Emiliano Duran in front of the net but was punted over the net. Just two minutes later, Kuevi also put a shot on goal but was saved. The home squad itched to find the back of the net with more opportunities nearly missed.
At the 22nd minute, Western Texas's aggressiveness paid off. On multiple strikes defended from Hector Montoya, there was chaos in the Ranger box. After a keeper and post deflection, Myles Taylor snuck the ball past the Ranger keeper for the games first score, 1-0. Minutes later Duran and Montoya almost extended the lead. The Westerners bench was energetic and loud to encourage their mates on the pitch.
The Rangers found themselves near the Westerners net to tie the game. Florian Quast leapt into the air to make the save and preserve the lead. With 13 minutes left in the half, the Westerners were able to double their lead. Pablo Lobon was free in front of the goal and struck a beautiful ball between the Rangers keepers legs, 2-0. Ranger threatened near the end of the first half but was not able to add to the scoreboard. Western Texas went into half up two scores. The Westerners held on to win their third consecutive conference matchup against the No. 13 Rangers. Western Texas now stands atop of the conference with only 45 minutes to play in conference play.
UP NEXT: Western Texas men's soccer will play their final regular season game at home against Dodge City on Saturday, October 19th. Kickoff will begin at 10am.
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