Union and Hayward Continue to Roll, Bateaux Upset

 

Game Results

Hayward Wolfpack FC 3 : Spartan FC 0 | Hayward was awarded a 3-0 forfeit win over Spartan FC, due to low player numbers this past weekend for the Sparta-based squad.

Lobos FC 3 : Bateaux FC 1 | Lobos FC wore down the defending champions, upsetting Bateaux FC in a tightly contested match. Lobos opened the scoring in the 17th minute off of an Abraham Camargo goal. Bateaux’s Tye Kreutzfeldt answered in the 45th minute to enter halftime tied at one a piece. Lobos were able to find the back of the net in the second half, with two goals scored in quick succession by Christian Granillo (64′, 66′) to secure the win. Bateaux out shot Lobos 11-10 and Lobos keeper Fransisco Moreno earned the win in net.

Union Eau Claire FC 2 : Barron Soccer Team 1 | Union Eau Claire have started their inaugural season strong, earning a hard fought win over Barron. The Bears began the scoring when Abdella Chakouri found the back of the net in the 8th minute to give Barron a 1-0 lead. The visitors held the lead until the break, but Union had an answer in the second half. Lu Shi Xiong found the back of the net in the 60th minute and Charlot Nacius sealed the win when he converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute. Union outshot Barron 21-8 and Zach Holmstrom earned the win in net.

Three Stars of the Week

⭐⭐⭐ Christian Granillo (Lobos FC) – Granillo made an impact in Lobos’ first league game, netting two crucial second half goals as the Merrill-based team upset last year’s champions.

⭐⭐ Charlot Nacius (Union Eau Claire FC) – The former Aris FC player scored the game winning goal against Barron, converting a penalty kick to keep Union undefeated in WPASL league play.

⭐ Abraham Camargo (Lobos FC) – Last year’s WPASL points leader opened his 2022 account, earning a goal and an assist in a win over bitter rivals Bateaux FC.

Power Rankings

1 Hayward Wolfpack FC (2-0-0) ⬆

2 Union Eau Claire FC (2-0-0) ⬆

3 Lobos FC (1-0-0) ⬆

4 Bateaux FC (1-1-0) ⬇

5 Barron Soccer Team (0-2-0) ↔

6 Poskin Jets FC (0-1-0) ↔

7 Spartan FC (0-2-0) ↔