EL PASO, Texas (May 3, 2025) – Los Locos’ first-ever hat trick couldn’t have come at a sweeter time as El Paso Locomotive FC took down New Mexico United 3-0 in Derby Del Camino Real on Saturday night at Southwest University Park.
Gabi Torres picked up his third assist of the season while Beto Avila and Frank Daroma each added their second. Andy Cabrera found himself on the end of all of them to make it seven goals in seven matches for him across all competitions.
“Getting a good result at home is exactly what we needed,” Cabrera said. “We were able to find the net tonight which made a huge difference. We have a great attacking group that connects well up top which helps us work together.”
Locomotive continued their trend of scoring early in the 12th minute with Torres crossing a ball in that found the head of Cabrera to give the hosts the early advantage. They outshot New Mexico 12-4 in the opening half providing consistent pressure on net.
The barrage continued in the second half with Cabrera curling home a feed from Avila in the 51st minute. The hat trick was then secured in the 83rd minute when Cabrera took on a defender after receiving a through ball from Daroma and slotted home his third of the night.
“To perform like that against our top rival at home is refreshing,” head coach Wilmer Cabrera said. “I told the players I was so proud of the intensity we put on the field along with the performance individually and collectively.”
UP NEXT: El Paso Locomotive FC continue their march in the U.S. Open Cup as they travel to face Austin FC in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. MT at Q2 Stadium. The match will be streamed on Paramount+.