KIRKLAND, Wash. - A Gian Hererra goal in the 26th minute by Northwest is the lone goal of the match in a 1-0 loss to the College of Idaho at NU Soccer Field Saturday afternoon.
The Yotes (9-5-1, 7-5-1 CCC) were held in check in the first half as Northwest had five shots in the first 15 minutes of action.
11 minutes later, the Eagles (10-6-2, 6-5-2 CCC) opened up the scoring with a cross by Noah Prophet that found Hererra's head at the edge of the 6-yard line to put the home side up 1-0.
C of I looked to tie the game early in the second half with a
Kristian Quiros shot in the 46th minute that was saved by Northwest goalkeeper Alexander Thiehofe.
With a 9-4 shot advantage in the second half, C of I's best chance to score was in the 76th minute with a 20-yard rocket from
Joao Bastos that was saved by an outstretched Thiehofe to hold on to the victory.
C of I goalkeeper
Drew Morris had three saves in the match while Northwest's Thiehofe had four saves to secure the shutout.
In a game with muddy field conditions, both sides had 14 shots each while C of I led 8-6 in corner kicks.
The Yotes will have next week off before traveling to the Cascade Conference Championships in Springfield, Ore. on Nov. 9-12. Opponent and time TBD.
