Edsel Ford boys’ soccer blanks Trenton; improves to 8-0 in Downriver League w/ PHOTO GALLERY

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Edsel Ford headed to Trenton on Wednesday night for a Downriver League matchup. The visiting Thunderbird came away with a 4-0 victory and wrapped up the first half of league play undefeated. (Constance York - For MediaNews Group)

To wrap up the first half of Downriver League play, first-place Edsel Ford headed to Trenton on Wednesday night.

Dearborn Edsel Ford at Trenton boys’ soccer photo gallery

The visiting Thunderbirds kept the Trojans off the board and ultimately came away with a 4-0 victory.

Edsel extended its winning streak to six games and improved to 13-2 overall and 8-0 in the DRL. The T-Birds will head into the league’s position round as the No. 1 seed.

Alex Muller - For MediaNews Group
Trenton hosted Edsel Ford on Wednesday night to wrap up the first half of Downriver League play. The host Trojans fell to the first-place Thunderbirds by a score of 4-0. (Alex Muller - For MediaNews Group)

With the defeat, Trenton slipped to 4-6-1 overall and 3-4-1 in the DRL and was in fifth place in the standings as of Wednesday night.

For the T-Birds, Hassan Alatooli scored twice in the victory while one goal each came from Saleh Yafai and Wali Algahmi.

Edsel has recorded seven shutouts this season and no team has managed more than two goals against the squad.

Next up for Edsel is a non-league game on Friday night, on the road, against in-city rival Dearborn High. To kick off the position round, the T-Birds will visit Allen Park on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.

Trenton will open the position round on Monday, Oct. 3 with a game at home against Lincoln Park.

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