El Paso, Texas – The El Paso Locomotive FC continued their strong start in the Prinx Tires USL Cup with a decisive 2-0 victory over AV Alta FC on Wednesday night. The match, held at Southwest University Park, saw the Locomotive improve to a 2-0 record in the tournament.

Despite a dominant first half with 10 shots, the Locomotive entered halftime tied 0-0, thanks in part to AV Alta’s goalkeeper and the crossbar, which denied shots from Rubio Rubín and Omar Mora. However, the breakthrough came in the 72nd minute when Noah Dollenmayer scored with a header from a Memo Diaz cross.

Just minutes later, Diego Abita extended the lead, capitalizing on a one-on-one opportunity with the AV Alta goalkeeper. The Locomotive’s defense held firm in the final 10 minutes, securing their fifth clean sheet of the season.

Match Details

The match was attended by 5,042 fans who enjoyed sunny weather with temperatures at 88 degrees. The Locomotive’s lineup featured a 3-5-2 formation, with key contributions from players like Sebastian Mora-Mora and Kofi Twumasi. AV Alta FC, playing in a 4-3-3 formation, struggled to break through the Locomotive’s defense, managing only one shot on goal.

El Paso’s victory not only highlights their strong start in the tournament but also underscores the community’s support for local sports teams. As the Locomotive continue their campaign, fans can look forward to more exciting matches at Southwest University Park.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.