HARTFORD, Conn. – It was a fast start for El Paso Locomotive FC that proved to be the difference in a United Soccer League Championship match on Saturday night from Trinity Health Stadium. The visitors notched three goals in the first half and ultimately held on for a 4-0 win over Hartford Athletic.
Hartford suffers their first loss of the season in USL Championship play, sinking to 2-1-3. El Paso Locomotive FC bolsters their record to 4-0-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- El Paso Locomotive FC wasted little time getting on the board as Eric Calvillo snagged the rock in a one-on-one duel and fired it through the wickets from the top of the box in the 12th minute.
- The visitors doubled their lead just 12 minutes later as Tony Alfaro cashed in on a penalty kicked awarded in the 24th minute, giving El Paso Locomotive FC a 2-0 advantage.
- El Paso Locomotive sent home the rock again in the 32nd minute as Diego Abitia potted the ball off a header following a corner kick, marking a 3-0 game.
- El Paso Locomotive added to their advantage in the 64th minute as Gabriel Torres scored on a rebound across the goal, marking a 4-0 match.
SERIES NOTES
- El Paso Locomotive FC leads the all-time series, 3-1-1.
NEXT UP
- Hartford Athletic hosts Loudon United FC next Saturday, April 18th, at Trinity Health Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
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