In a tightly contested match at Eugene, OR, Clark extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-1 victory over Lane. The game started with both teams showing early attacking intent, but it was Clark who broke the deadlock in the 36th minute. Logan Puppo capitalized on a well-timed pass to put Clark ahead 1-0 just before halftime.
Matthew Wagner doubled Clark's lead just before the break, slotting in a goal in the 44th minute to give his team a comfortable advantage heading into halftime.
The Titans came out strong in the second half, determined to get back into the game. Their efforts paid off in the 50th minute when Mamadouba "Papa" Yansane found the back of the net, assisted by Adrian Nunez and David Jankulovski. This goal injected new life into Lane, but Clark's defense held firm against subsequent attacks.
Christian Silva sealed the win for Clark in the 77th minute with a well-taken goal, putting the score at 3-1 and effectively ending Lane's hopes of a comeback. Despite a flurry of late chances and several yellow cards issued to both sides, the penguins managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.
The victory moves Clark to a perfect 4-0 record on the season, showcasing their strong start in the league. Lane, now 1-4, will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming matches.
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Next up, Clark (4-0, 4-0) travels to Portland (2-5, 2-2) on Friday, September 20th for a 2:00pm start time.
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