PORTLAND, Ore. – On a sunny and 65-degree day, it was a perfect day for soccer. Earning their first win of the season, the Multnomah University Lions defeated the Walla Walla Wolves on Sunday with a final score of 5-1.

The Lions dominated possession in the first half, with 12 shots and keeping the Wolves at 0. Multnomah converted on 3 of those shots, scoring 3 goals in thirteen minutes.

 Noa Magana was the first Lion to get put the team on the board, after scoring unassisted from the middle in the 15^th minute.  The next goal came from Alejandro Jaramillo, who found the back left corner of the net on a penalty kick. The third and final goal of the half was scored less than a minute later, after Gabe Tena headed in a cross from Noe Magana. The score going into the break was 3-0.

Multnomah did not waste any time in the second half to score again and landed their fourth goal in the 47^th minute after Alan Tovar scored, assisted by Juan Corredor. Wesley Gerlach scored the fifth and final goal for the Lions in the 75^th minute, assisted by Edwin Balbuena.

Not letting the Lions deal the shutout, the Wolves notched a goal in with ten minutes left of play. Walla Walla played aggressive throughout the game, with 21 total fouls and 3 yellow cards.

UP NEXT:  
The Lions will hit the road for a pair of local games next weekend – playing in Eugene on Friday, and Salem on Saturday. Multnomah will take on Bushnell on the 1^st at 12:30pm, and Corban on the 2^nd at 4:30pm.