Willmar Cardinals score late goal to top Marshall Tigers 1-0

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Summary

The Willmar boys soccer team secured a 1-0 victory against the Marshall Tigers on September 13. Senior striker Hector Luna scored the match’s only goal after intercepting a pass in the 74th minute. Willmar’s defense was bolstered by senior goalkeeper Luis Gomez, who made three saves to earn the shutout. This win marks Willmar's second victory in three games, improving their overall record to 2-3-1 and their conference record to 1-3-1. Willmar will host the Bemidji Lumberjacks on September 15, looking to build on this success.

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  • Willmar defeats Marshall 1-0 on September 13
  • Hector Luna scores the game-winning goal in the 74th minute
  • Luis Gomez records three saves for a shutout
  • Willmar improves to 2-3-1 overall and 1-3-1 in conference play
  • Next match: Willmar vs. Bemidji on September 15
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Sep. 13—WILLMAR — The Willmar boys soccer team got a late goal to beat the Marshall Tigers 1-0 on Saturday. Senior striker Hector Luna intercepted a Marshall pass at midfield and took it home for the game's lone goal in the 74th minute. "He is big and strong and can hold his ground," Willmar head coach Jeff Winter said. "And he can do that while controlling the ball. "He beats defenders ...

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