SALEM, Oregon — Rocky Mountain (MT) earned a 2-0 road victory over Corban on Friday, October 31st, with two first-half goals from Fynn Sweeting. The Wildcats struck early and maintained their advantage despite playing the final 58 minutes with 10 men following a red card to defender David Russell.
Sweeting opened the scoring in the 4th minute, giving Rocky Mountain an immediate advantage. The forward doubled the lead at 32:13, extending the visitors' control before Russell's ejection forced a defensive adjustment.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Rocky Mountain's backline held firm. Goalkeeper Biruk Paulos-Negatu recorded seven saves, including critical stops against Alexander Guindy in the 65th, 67th, and 68th minutes as Corban mounted sustained pressure late in the match.
Corban dominated possession in the second half, particularly from the 65th minute onward when the home team earned five consecutive corner kicks. Santiago Castano and Nathan Martinez created multiple scoring opportunities, but Paulos-Negatu's consistent positioning prevented any breakthrough.
Rocky Mountain's defense weathered the storm through disciplined positioning. The Wildcats limited Corban to blocked shots and off-target attempts, with goalkeeper Isaac Pureco making five saves on the other end to keep the deficit manageable.
The match featured physical play, with three yellow cards issued to Corban players—Noah Gatchet, Santiago Castano, and Alejandro Andrade—compared to two for Rocky Mountain. Russell's red card at 31:49