VALHALLA, N.Y. – The Monroe University – Bronx men's soccer team continued its dominant run through Region 15 on Thursday afternoon, cruising past Westchester Community College, 9-0, at Barrett Field. With the victory, the Express improve to 8-2-1 overall and remain perfect at 8-0-0 in Region 15 play.
"An unbelievable performance from the players today, and I'm really proud of them," Express Head Coach Jose Hernandez said. "The way they responded to the instructions and executed every detail we worked on was outstanding. Everything we asked for, they delivered with great focus, intensity, and teamwork. It was a complete performance, but most importantly, it reflects the commitment and hard work this group continues to show every day."
Maynor Palacios opened the scoring in the 12th minute, beating the Westchester goalkeeper one-on-one off a pass from Alanzo McGrath. Cheikh Toure added two goals just over 10 minutes apart, scoring in the 15th and 25th minutes with assists from Palacios and Brandon Loyola, respectively.
Monroe continued its offensive outburst late in the first half. Hamidou Barry headed in a Loyola cross in the 42nd minute.
Just 33 seconds into the second half, Abdoulaye Sarr converted a pass from Aliou Diallo, giving the Express a 5-0 advantage.
Oumar Barry then took over, scoring three times in the second half. He tipped in a loose ball in the 57th minute, converted a pass from Sarr in the 67th minute, and completed his hat trick in the 69th minute. Oumar Barry has 12 goals and 29 points so far this season.
Dominic Robinson capped the scoring less than a minute later, finishing off an assist from Iker Cuero Asprilla.
The Express controlled the match throughout, outshooting Westchester, 27-5, including a 15-3 advantage in shots on goal. Monroe also earned four corner kicks while limiting the Vikings (2-6-0, 2-5-0 Region 15) to five total shots.
Monroe goalkeeper Kimany Arzu made three saves to preserve the shutout, while Westchester goalkeepers Jason Espinal and Mathaus Generoso recorded four saves and two saves, respectively.
The Express return to action Tuesday, October 6 for a Region 15 showdown against nationally ranked No. 5 Nassau Community College. The crucial regional contest will begin at 6 p.m. at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale N.Y.
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