Men's soccer defeats Central (Iowa) 2-1
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville (2-4-1, 0-0-0) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Central (Iowa) (2-3-1, 0-0-0) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
Central (Iowa)
| Game Statistics | Greenville | Central (Iowa) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 8 (4) | 11 (6) |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Fouls | 5 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 7 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
PELLA, Iowa - The men's soccer team won their second game in a row, defeating Central (Iowa) 2-1. The Panthers triumphed late in the game with a goal from Ivan Cano-Mayayo.
How it Happened:
1st Half
The Dutch scored early, making it 1-0 in the 6th minute.
However, the Panthers persisted and received shots from Mayayo and Andres Garcia. Then, at the 24-minute mark, Garcia received a penalty kick that he drilled into the back of the net, tying up the game.
2nd Half
With the game tied up 1-1, Greenville came out hot with five shots in the second half. In the 84th minute, one landed to make it 2-1.
After a great save, Valon Ismaili threw the ball downfield to Manolo Juarez who slid past some Dutch defenders and sent the ball to Mayayo. Mayayo raced past a Central defender and knocked it into the bottom right corner of the goal.
Ismaili protected the net with four saves.
Up Next:
The Panthers (2-4-1) face Illinois College at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.