Locomotive FC pick up crucial win against Tulsa FC, 1-0

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 5, 2024) – In a gritty contest against FC Tulsa, El Paso Locomotive FC held strong to come away with an important 1-0 win to keep itself in playoff contention and further close the points gap in the Western Conference standings. With the victory, the Locos record consecutive wins for the first time this season and remain undefeated at Tulsa’s ONEOK Field in four matches played.

The Locos would strike first in the 20′, with Robert Coronado coming in for the rebound to put the ball over the line following Tulsa’s penalty save.

The Locos would then lockdown defensively for the rest of the match to prevent Tulsa’s attack from finding the back of the net, combining for a total of 26 clearances, 11 interceptions and 11 won tackles with goalkeeper Jahmali Waite making four crucial saves to secure an El Paso win.

Now, the Locos face a quick turnaround as they prepare to host bitter rival San Antonio FC match on Wednesday, October 9.

• With their win at Tulsa, El Paso maintain its undefeated record at ONEOK Field (3-0-1).
• El Paso recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
• Robert Coronado bagged his second goal of the season.

GOALS: 1|0
ASSISTS: 0|0
POSSESSION: 51|49
SHOTS: 20|16
SHOTS ON GOAL: 5|4
SAVES: 4|4
FOULS: 13|18
OFFSIDES: 1|4
CORNERS: 5|10

UP NEXT: El Paso Locomotive FC return to Southwest University Park on Wednesday, October 9, hosting San Antonio FC for an intense Texas derby! The Locos will celebrate beloved mascot, Ozzy, for Ozzy’s Birthday and will give out free Ozzy blankets to the first 1,500 fans through the gates when they open at 6 p.m. MT.

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