Stanton Boots Eagles Out of Flight
Stanton Remains Undefeated At Home
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
La Sierra
(5-6-1)
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
|
Stanton
(9-4-4)
|
2 | 1 | 3 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | La Sierra | Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 5 (2) | 6 (4) |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
The Stanton Elk secured a commanding 3-1 victory over the La Sierra Golden Eagles in a thrilling rematch at Stanton's home field, avenging their previous 1-1 draw in Riverside.
Stanton opened the scoring early, with Salvador Carruco putting the Elk ahead in the 13th minute. La Sierra tried to respond, but Stanton's midfield maintained control, consistently disrupting the Golden Eagles' attempts to gain momentum. The Elk doubled their lead late in the first half when Rogelio Reta found the net in the 39th minute. His composed finish gave Stanton a 2-0 cushion, but the Golden Eagles weren't done yet.
Just before the halftime whistle, La Sierra managed to break through Stanton's defense and grab a crucial goal, cutting the lead to 2-1 and keeping their hopes alive heading into the second half.
In the second half, La Sierra tried to carry over their late first-half spark, but Stanton's defense tightened, shutting down multiple attacking chances. The game was put beyond reach when Francesco De Marco sealed the deal for the Elk in the 88th minute. After a well-executed counterattack, De Marco placed his shot with precision, giving Stanton a 3-1 lead and putting the game out of reach for the Golden Eagles.
Despite a valiant effort from La Sierra to mount a comeback, Stanton's defense held strong, and the Elk controlled the pace until the final whistle. The win marked an important victory for Stanton after their previous tie and highlighted their growth and resilience as a team.