Men's Soccer Falls to Last Minute Goal by Vikings
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graceland (4-2-3, 1-1-2) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Grand View (4-2-2, 3-1-0) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Grand View
| Game Statistics | Graceland | Grand View |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 10 (4) | 19 (12) |
| Saves | 8 | 1 |
| Fouls | 8 | 16 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 5 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
Des Moines, Iowa. – The Graceland University men's soccer team traveled to Des Moines, Iowa and were defeated by the Grand View (Iowa) Vikings, 3-4. They move to 4-2-2 on the season and 1-1-1 in conference play.
The Scoring
The Vikings were the only ones to find the net early in the first half, creating a two-point lead.
The Yellowjackets started the first half with Cristobal Ponce cutting their deficit. The Vikings retaliated with their own second-half goal at the 64-minute mark. Moise Ndatabaye found the net a minute later, assisted by Alonso Camps. For his second goal of the half Ponce got passed the goalkeeper to even the score. With less than five minutes remaining, the Vikings ended the score and took the game.
Turning Point
The Vikings were able to find the back on the net for a last-minute goal.
Graceland Individual Leaders
Goals: Cristobal Ponce – 2 / Moise Ndatabaye - 1
Assists: Alonso Campos - 1
Saves: Miguel Roces – 8
Grand View Individual Leaders
Goals: Lucas Newhard / Jayce Berger / Jacob Gutierrez / Simon Rokkedal - 1
Assists: Jacob Gutierrez / Caden Beaton - 1
Saves: Emiliano Laguna - 1
Up Next
The Yellowjackets will travel to Fayette, Mo. to take on the Central Methodist (Mo.) Eagles on Saturday, September 24. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 pm.
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