Box Score DECATUR - A penalty kick goal midway through the second half went down as the lone highlight for Northwest in Friday's 4-1 loss at East Central.

Rodrigo Bandeira scored in the 70th minute, spoiling the shutout. However, the Warriors picked up three goals in the first half, as Michael Lismore collected a hat trick. Carlos Penate would add another goal for East Central in the 62nd minute, which would prove to be the last goal for the home team.

Northwest was slapped with five cautions in the match, with Lismore being the only yellow card recipient for East Central in the 84th minute.

With the loss, the Rangers fell to 1-5-2 on the season and 0-2 in conference play. East Central moved to 1-5 overall and 1-1 in the MACCC.

Northwest will aim to get back into the winning track on Tuesday, September 24, as the Rangers host Pearl River. The match is slated to begin at 7 P.M.