PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland scored a season best four goals yesterday versus region leaders Chemeketa, leaping up to 2nd place in the NWAC South standings.
Eben Tapia, Fasu Karneh, Gavin Seller, and Ryan Onescu all scored their first goals of the season to power the Panthers to the big victory.
Tapia got his goal in the 26th minute by lurking at the back post. Henry Hubbard lofted a pass into the penalty area that skipped past the Storm keeper and fell right to Tapia who tapped it home. In the 37th minute, Fasu Karneh volleyed in a shot from 10 yards away after a nice pass from Yahir Galindo.
Galindo assisted on another goal in the 53rd minute, as he took the ball to the endline and crossed to a leaping Gavin Sellers who headed on target.
Ryan Osecu concluded the scoring in the 82nd minute with a dribble attack from midfield and smart finish low on the ground to the far post.
Nery Juarez made two saves to earn hes second shutout of the season.
PCC improves to 2-1-2 (8 points)Â in region play.
