Tigers snap Falcons’ 3-game winning streak

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Albert Lea’s Alejandro Garcia, center, passes to teammate Tyler Doran, right, during Tuesday’s game against Faribault at Jim Gustafson Field. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

With it’s highest scoring output of the season, the Albert Lea boys’ soccer team snapped Faribault’s three-game winning streak.

The Tigers (4-3-3, 2-2-2 Big Nine) shut out the Falcons (6-3, 3-3 Big Nine) 2-0 Tuesday at Jim Gustafson Field.

Senior Porfirio Garcia scored the Tigers’ first goal.

“He worked it up the middle with a couple of passes and made a nice shot,” said Albert Lea coach Bob Furland.

Senior Tyler Doran added the second goal of the game with a left-footed shot about 20 yards outside the goal.

The Falcons had five corner kicks, and had 10 shots on goal to the Tigers’ eight. Furland credited senior goalie Foster Otten.

“Foster played great in the game with many big saves,” he said.

Next, Albert Lea will play at 7 p.m. Thursday at Rochester Century (1-8, 1-4 Big Nine).

: Albert Lea’s Chris Nelson dribbles the ball during Tuesday’s game against Faribault at Jim Gustafson Field. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

: Albert Lea’s Alejandro Garcia, center, passes to teammate Tyler Doran, right, during Tuesday’s game against Faribault at Jim Gustafson Field. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

: Albert Lea’s Spencer Indrelie and Faribault’s Abdullahi Farah compete for the ball during Tuesday’s game at Jim Gustafson Field. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune

: Albert Lea’s Sam Ehrhardt takes the ball down field during Tuesday’s game against Faribault at Jim Gustafson Field. – Colleen Harrison/Albert Lea Tribune