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PHOTOS: Willmar boys soccer defeats Rocori, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022

The Cardinals defeated the Spartans 6-0 to remain undefeated.

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Cardinals sophomore midfielder Miguel Altamirano Toruno smiles during a conversation at halftime during a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune

WILLMAR — Willmar boys soccer defeated the Rocori Spartans 6-0 on Monday evening.

After a one-goal first half, the Cardinals exploded in the second half, adding five more goals.

All six goals came from a unique goalscorer.

Cardinals seniors Kadar Muhumed and Andrew Ziebarth each scored on a penalty kick.

Here are eight photos from the match:

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Cardinals junior midfielder Ivan Mares-Ciriaco kicks the ball toward the net during a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
Willmar scores five times in the final 40 minutes to beat Rocori, 6-0.

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Cardinals senior goalkeeper Andrew Ziebarth throws the ball in play during a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
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Cardinals senior defender Kadar Muhumed smiles during team introductions before a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
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Cardinals junior defender Adan Villarreal dribbles the ball in the middle third during a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
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Cardinals senior defender Carson Brown dribbles the ball across the field during a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune
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Cardinals sophomore defender Axael Recinos Gonzalez passes the ball during a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
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Cardinals senior defender Jacob Reyes kicks the ball on goal during a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
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Cardinals junior striker Isaac Zelaya Velasquez smiles during team introductions before a match against the Rocori Spartans on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Willmar High School.
Michael Lyne / West Central Tribune

Michael Lyne joined the West Central Tribune as a sports reporter in May 2022, following his graduation from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he graduated with a bachelors degree in journalism and a minor degree in Spanish studies.

You may reach Michael at mlyne@wctrib.com, or by calling (320) 214-4345.
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