WINDSOR, Colo. — Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC extended their winning streak in all competitions to five with a 3-1 win over Spokane Velocity FC on Saturday.
“Happy with three more goals in the Cup and three points, which was the goal going in,” Hailstorm FC coach Colin Falvey said.
Forward Ethan Hoard got on the board first, slotting home a deflected cutback in the 7th minute for his eighth goal of the season to give Hailstorm the 1-0 advantage.
Hoard turned provider less than 15 minutes later when his long pass found Bruno Rendon for Hailstorm’s second of the night as the hosts took a 2-0 lead in the 21st minute. It was Hoard’s fifth assist in all competitions this season.
“I’ll take credit for the pass, even though it was mostly a clearance,” Hoard said.
Rendon’s goal marked eight straight matches on the scoresheet for the Cuban, who leads the club with nine goals in all competitions this season.
“Nope, never done that before,” Rendon said. “I’m so excited to keep scoring.”
After Spokane grabbed a goal back early in the second half, David Garcia scored his third goal of the season from a Noah Powder free kick in the 74th minute to get Hailstorm some insurance.
The win moves Hailstorm back to the top of their group in the USL Jägermeister Cup and extends their unbeaten run to nine matches in all competitions.
“The team is starting to gel together, get more familiar with each other, build relationships,” Falvey said.
Hailstorm will look to extend their unbeaten run to double digits Wednesday when they take on Central Valley Fuego FC in a USL League One match at 4Rivers Equipment Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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