Our Lady of the Lake Tops Paul Quinn in a 4-0 Shutout

First-Half Action

The Saints struck early, with forward Andres Rocha opening the scoring five minutes into the match, assisted by Thiago Fernandes. Rocha found the back of the net after a precise through-ball from Fernandes, catching Paul Quinn's defense off guard.

While Paul Quinn struggled to create offensive momentum, they registered four shots in the first half. Charlie Fisher and Mitchalin Ford were the primary threats, but OLLU goalkeeper Dominic Pena made key saves to keep Paul Quinn scoreless.

Paul Quinn's defense held strong for the remainder of the half, despite mounting pressure from OLLU's attack. However, the fouls piled up for the Tigers, including a yellow card for Jostin Garcia at the 40-minute mark.

Second-Half Surge

The second half saw Our Lady of the Lake ramp up their offensive dominance. In the 53rd minute, Thiago Fernandes extended the lead with a well-placed penalty kick after a Paul Quinn foul in the box. Fernandes' precision from the spot made it 2-0, leaving Paul Quinn struggling to regain control.

OLLU continued to press, and in the 68th minute, Andres Rocha scored his second goal of the match, capitalizing on a defensive miscue by Paul Quinn. Two minutes later, Fernandes capped off the day with his second goal, assisted by Baden Arrieta. Fernandes found space on the right side and curled the ball past Paul Quinn keeper Jose Martinez.

Despite being outplayed, Paul Quinn continued to fight, registering six second-half shots, but Pena and the Saints' defense stood firm, maintaining a clean sheet.

Key Performers

For OLLU, Andres Rocha and Thiago Fernandes were the clear stars, each recording two goals, with Fernandes also providing an assist. Rocha's attacking prowess and Fernandes' creativity in the final third proved too much for Paul Quinn's defense. Dominic Pena played a solid game in goal, making five saves across 75 minutes before being substituted by Adrian Alvarez.

Paul Quinn's attack struggled to find its rhythm, with Frankie Oviedo and Mitchalin Ford leading the team with two shots on goal each. However, their efforts were thwarted by OLLU's organized defense and Pena's shot-stopping ability.

Defensive Standouts

Paul Quinn goalkeeper Jose Martinez faced a relentless onslaught from OLLU, making eight saves, but the defensive lapses were costly. The Tigers also racked up 26 fouls, with yellow cards issued to Jostin Garcia and William Cortes for aggressive play.

Match Statistics

• Shots: OLLU 16, Paul Quinn 10
• Shots on Goal: OLLU 12, Paul Quinn 5
• Saves: OLLU 5, Paul Quinn 8
• Corner Kicks: OLLU 6, Paul Quinn 8
• Fouls: OLLU 18, Paul Quinn 26