DENVER — Adams St. defeated CSU Pueblo 2-0 on Thursday, October 30, extending its winning streak while handing the visiting ThunderWolves their fourth consecutive loss. The home side controlled the match through disciplined defending and clinical finishing, with goals from Lorena Vargas-Galvan and Ashlynn Mustain securing the regional victory.
Vargas-Galvan opened the scoring in the 33rd minute off a corner kick, converting from close range to break a scoreless first half. The goal came after Adams St. had dominated possession and created multiple chances, with goalkeeper Miya Begay forced into several saves to keep CSU Pueblo level. The breakthrough proved decisive, shifting momentum decisively toward the home side as the first half wound down.
CSU Pueblo made a goalkeeper change following the goal, replacing Begay with Alva Hellenius. The ThunderWolves, now 3-8-5 overall and struggling through a four-match losing streak, offered limited offensive resistance throughout the contest. Adams St. (7-6-3) controlled the tempo and limited the visitors to just one shot attempt on goal for the entire match.
The second half saw Adams St. continue its dominance, though CSU Pueblo briefly threatened on several occasions. Miya Bethelmie's shot sailed high in the 69th minute, representing the visitors' best chance to threaten the scoreline. Adams St. goalkeeper made no saves, a testament to the home side's defensive organization and the away team's inability to generate sustained pressure.
Mustain sealed the victory in the 80th minute