First Half Goals Lead Yotes to 2-1 Upset of #23 Corban

CALDWELL, Idaho - A pair of first half goals would be just enough for the College of Idaho to upset No. 23 Corban 2-1 in the Yote's home opener at Simplot Stadium.
 
The Yotes (4-1, 2-1 CCC) snapped a six-game losing streak to Corban and get their first win against a NAIA ranked opponent since 2014.
 
The hosts narrowly missed a chance in the third minute, as after a defensive miscue, but Joao Bastos was turned away on a 1-v-1 attempt by Warriors (3-3, 2-1) keeper Justin Keegan.
 
C of I capitalized in the 23rd minute – as following a free kick awarded from a Corban caution, a cross from Emil Powles found Andy Sanchez's head in front of goal to get his first goal of the season.
 
The home side would double the lead four minutes later, with Kristian Quiros firing a left-footed 25-yard one-timer to put the Yotes up 2-0.
 
The Warriors looked to respond early in the second half, but C of I keeper Zac Dean made three saves in the 50th minute to keep the away side at bay.
 
Corban continued the attack, taking 12 of their 15 shots in the second half, breaking through in the 79th minute with a slotted ball from Alvaro Alche. The Warriors had a final chance to tie the score inside the final 20 seconds, but a Irwin Leon 25-yard free kick missed high.
 
The visitors held a 15-9 edge in shots, with both Dean and Keegan each recording five saves. The physical contest featured 30 total fouls and four cautions.
 
The Yotes are back at it at home tomorrow at 4 p.m. against Bushnell.