WILLMAR -- Willmar rebounded from its first Central Lakes Conference loss Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Brainerd in boys soccer action Thursday.
After allowing seven goals to Fergus Falls, the Cardinals' defense limited most scoring chances for the Warriors in the shutout.
After a scoreless first half, Willmar (7-1, 9-2) went nearly 20 minutes into the second before scoring. Ferdi Guerrero nailed a free kick in the 64th minute to put the Cardinals in the lead.
Goalie Danny King kept Brainerd under control, recording eight saves. Willmar had 14 shots on goal.
Willmar 1, Brainerd 0
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Brainerd (2-4-1, 2-4-1)..............0 0 -- 0
Willmar (7-1, 9-2)......................0 1 -- 1
FIRST HALF - No scoring
SECOND HALF - Wil: Ferdi Guerrero 64:00
Shots on goal - Brainerd: 8 ... Willmar: 14
Goalie saves - Brainerd: Josiah Collins, 13 ... Willmar: Danny King, 8
Defensive saves -- Brainerd: none ... Willmar: none
NEXT -- Willmar: Monday, home vs. Central Minnesota Christian
