EUGENE, Ore. - Portland CC moved to the top of the NWAC South Region standings after a 3-1 win over Lane CC today in Eugene.
The result marks four wins in a row for the Panthers during a crucial portion of the season. Defense has led the way as PCC has conceded just seven goals in eight region games played.
The host Titans actually scored first in this one, just after halftime. Andrew Hutchingson finished from close range on the end of a free kick.
Portland responded in resounding fashion, reeling off three straight goals to take control.
Henry Hubbard found the net from point blank range in the 55th minute, tapping home a headed pass from Carlos Roblero.
In the 74th minute, Jacob Tropets latched on to the end of a long free kick from Evan Faulkner and headed home from close range.
Yahir Galindo sealed the victory in the 82nd minute, pouncing on an errant back pass and slotting in a shot from 8 yards away.
Coupled with a loss for Chemeketa today, Portland sits one point clear at the top of the region standings with two games to play (5-1-2, 17 points).Â
