STERLING, Colo. – Jose Netto and Baboucarr Sarr each scored two goals and the Western Nebraska Community College picked up a 7-1 Region IX win over Northeastern Junior College in a contest where 25 mph winds played a role in the decision.
The win, however, was huge for the Cougars as they are still alive for a possible first-round home playoff contest as they move to 2-6 on the season, just two games behind Northwest Wyoming and Western Wyoming Community College, who each have four wins in conference play.
The Cougars have just two regional contests left, beginning Saturday against defending Region IX champion Otero Junior College at noon followed by the team’s final regular season contest on Oct. 15. Both are home contests at the Landers Soccer Complex.
WNCC coach Todd Rasnic said this was a much needed win for his squad.
“We played pretty good. We didn’t score a lot in the first half while we were against the wind,” Rasnic said. “So, we made some adjustments at halftime where I put five midfielders in. We started playing more on the ground, getting behind their defenders.”
WNCC wasted little time in taking control as Seedy Ali-Sarr opened the scoring in the third minute as he took a corner kick from Manolo Garcia-Oronez and put the ball in the back of the net. The Cougars went up 2-0 in the 22nd minute as Jose Netto scored off an assist from Baboucarr Sarr.
NJC’s goal in the 38th minute was an own goal for a 2-1 halftime lead.
The Cougars opened the scoring in the second half with five goals. Netto got things started just two minutes into the contest, netting his second goal off an assist from Adhemar Lino. Baboucarr Sarr scored back-to-back goals to put the Cougars up 5-1. His first goal came in the 10th minute off an assist from Christian Coronado, while his second goal game in the 67th minute.
Erwin Sanchez scored the team’s seventh goal off an assist from Netto and Kyle Gonzalez, while the final goal came from the foot of Jacob Santos off an assist from Gonzalez.
WNCC outshot the Plainsmen 19-4, including 12 shots on frame. Joey Rasnic started in goal for the Cougars, while Jesus Alvarado was in net the second half. Each goalkeeper had one save.
Rasnic said that everyone played in the match, which helped save the teams’ legs for the big regional contest on Saturday.
“What was important today is that every single player got into the game and played at least 20 minutes,” he said. “That helped us a lot. Saturday’s contest will be a tough game.”
Also on Saturday, AYSO players that wear their uniforms can get into the contest for free.
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