No. 8 Vanguard’s Juan Arellano scored in the 83rd minute to edge Northwest University, 1-0, in a non-conference men’s soccer game on Friday.
Northwest University’s (0-2-0) Daniel Christenson was solid in goal for the Eagles making 9 saves for the day, but it was Arellano who beat Christenson at the 82:31 mark, scoring into an empty net. Vanguard’s offensive push put pressure on Northwest U the entire game finishing with 28 shots. The Lion’s defense was tough around the goal allowing four NU shots, just one shot on goal.
Jesus Fregoso led Vanguard (2-0-0) with 7 shots, two shots on goal while Luke Kadillak had 6 shots, three on goal.
Sophomore Chris Iacolucci led the Eagles with 2 shots, one shot on goal. Bothell resident Daniel Christenson took the loss in goal for Northwest University while Brandon Gomez earned the shutout as the Lion’s keeper making one save for the game.
Northwest University returns to Kirkland and will travel to Spokane, Wash., next weekend for two non-league games with Pacific and Whitworth University from the NCAA Division III and the Northwest Conference.
