JACKSON, Tenn. - 10/8/2007 - The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University Reserve Team traveled to Columbia, Kentucky last Friday night to square off with the undefeated Lindsey Wilson College junior varsity team. Before the match, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ players knew that they were getting set to play a national power soccer program.
Linsey Wilson showed why they had earned the name of a soccer powerhouse, as five minutes into the match a Lindsey Wilson striker slipped through a tight Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ defense for the first goal of the match. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was able to regroup right away as a handball call against Lindsey Wilson allowed Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ' Eric Uruwingiyamana a penalty kick, in which he made good on to even the score.
The next five minutes were played in the midfield, where Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ controlled the majority of the ball possession. However, a foul against Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ resulted in a direct kick where Lindsey Wilson eventually deflected a shot into the upper corner of the goal to retake the lead. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ responded again by putting pressure on the Lindsey Wilson back line. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ striker David Romer's high pressure defending created a turnover in front of the net, and Romer was able to finish to even the score 2-2.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ took their first lead of the game just before the half, as midfielder Matt Lynn had a well placed shot find the back of the net. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ led 3-2 at the half.
After the break, the game tightened up, as Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ was determined to keep the lead. Goalkeeper Mike Phelan made two clutch saves in the second half to keep Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in the lead. In the 80th minute, midlfielder Rafa Rodriguez scored what would become the game-winner on strike from 30 yards out. Lindsey Wilson challenged late with a penalty kick goal with 13 second remaining to put the final score at 4-3.
The win brings Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's record to 5-3-1 on the season. They return to action Tuesday, as they travel to Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, MS.
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