In one way, you can say it took four teams to beat Glenwood Springs on Saturday. On the other hand, a 3-1 loss is still a loss, no matter who or how many teams administer it.

Delta County, a new team to the Class 4A Western Slope League in boys soccer with students from Delta, Hotckiss, Paonia and Cedaredge on its roster, pinned a surprising upset on the Demons.

The loss is shocking, considering Glenwood outshot their opponents, 25-6.

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“We hope that this game was a one-of-kind thing,” said Glenwood coach Bob Guska. “We’re just not finishing and the balls aren’t going in the net.”

Scoring was not a problem in the game’s opening moments.

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Glenwood’s Derek Weller netted the game’s first goal in the second minute.

The Demons’ scoring problems developed as the game progressed.

After Weller’s score, the Demons continued to apply offensive pressure – only to be turned aside by Delta County goalie Tyler Anderson.

Anderson made saves on the Demons’ leading scorer, Victor Osorio, twice in four minutes.

Inbetween Osorio’s shots a try by Jeff Burk sailed over the crossbar.

A few minutes later Delta’s Aaron Gogenola tapped home a shot for a 1-all tie.

Gogenola’s goal stepped up Glenwood’s attack. The Demons intensified attack failed to produce a score, however.

In the 21st minute, freshman Morris Courtade barely missed an open net on a breakaway.

Anderson stopped two promising shots by Weller and had a third shot hit the side of the Eagles’ goal in a six-minute span.

The Delta County goalie ended the first half by making a point-blank stop on Weller from 5-yards out moments before the referee’s whistle.

The pattern continued in the second half.

Anderson made a diving save on Weller’s shot to the far post in the 42nd minute. Then Gorgenola gave the Eagles the lead.

Up 2-1, Travis Morton added the insurance goal in the 56th minute.

Anderson’s best save came in the 62nd minute when the goalie made a sliding stop to the right post after Weller distanced himself from two defenders.

“We made that goalie look like a superstar,” said Guska. “He made some great saves on balls that were in his face.”

The loss, Guska said, makes Glenwood’s playoff hopes tougher.

“The loss puts us in a must win for the rest of the season if we’re going to make the playoffs.”