Turlock Express beats 14 time indoor Champions

by Matt Warner

For immediate Release

November 18, 2016


Turlock Express with a Victory over the Sockers 

Undefeated at home 


(Turlock, Ca. November 18, 2016)---  If you weren’t watching tonight's matchup, Turlock Express against San Diego Sockers you definitely missed out. Express (2-3) for the first time ever beat 14 time Indoor Champions San Diego Sockers (3-2) making it a night to remember.


The last time Turlock faced the Sockers was on their home opener October 29th in which resulted in a 12-1 loss for Express. 


Tonight the Express showed a strong powered team both defensively and offensively. 


Socker’s player Jeff Hughes opened up the night with the first goal for San Diego. Quickly to take action we're Express players’ Jose Martinez, Adrian Gutierrez and Turlock’s top scoring leader Anibal Echeverria by responding back with a goal each to give express a 2 goal lead at the end of the first quarter. 


Midfielder Martyn Arista found the net during the second quarter of the game continuing Express’s lead over the Sockers. 


Express dominated the last quarter of the match as veterans Adrian Gutierrez and Ivan Campos both contributed a goal to finish off the match 6-4. 


Keeper Christopher Welch proved to all why he belongs in the box with his best game so far. Numerous shots by Kraig Chiles and Jeff Hughes who are two dangerous San Diego players were rejected and cleared by Welch. Defensively Express as a whole limited the Sockers offensive attacks resulting in the victory over San Diego.


Turlock Express remains undefeated at home and is on the road next week November 25th as they take on Ontario Fury. 


To stay updated all Live stats for this match can be found at www.maslsoccer.com, as well as a live broadcast at MASL TV in our Youtube channel.