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Soto’s overtime goal helps men’s soccer win in home opener

Marquette men’s soccer put on a defensive showcase, winning 1-0 Wednesday night at the Valley Fields dome in the team’s season opener against University of Loyola Chicago. With no outcome after 90 minutes of play, the game headed into overtime, keeping fans intently watching on the edge of their seats.

Enter first-year Beto Soto.

With a great pass from sophomore forward Christian Marquez, Soto was able to find the back of the net and brought the Golden Eagles their first win of the season. Soto had himself a night as he was able to take five shots, accounting for more than 70% of the team’s shot attempts.