The Ouachita men’s soccer team (1-2) hosted their first home match of the season on Tuesday, as they played Lyon College (2-1-1) in what proved to be a thrilling contest. The Tigers had a spectacular second half, scoring two goals and forcing overtime, but were downed by a goal in the 99th minute of the game.
Ouachita’s David Henley took on goalkeeping duties, recording two saves during his 99 minutes in the net for the Tigers. Ouachita took 10 shots in the game, four of which were on goal. Goals for the Tigers were provided by Payam Pourjavad and Connor Burke. Burke scored the Tigers first goal of the match at the 68 minute mark. Pourjavad scored in the 82nd minute of the game, when the Tigers were awarded a penalty kick due to a foul by Lyon.
Lyon’s Ashley Peyton-Bruhl handled goalkeeping duties, notching two saves in the contest. Lyon’s goals were recorded by Robert Hall, Jack Hayes and Sean O’Toole. Hall scored on an unassisted shot at the 15 minute mark of the game, taking an early lead for his Scots. O’Toole’s goal was netted at the 78 minute mark of the game, following a pass from Manny Leon. Hayes’ goal was the most important for the Scots though, as he scored in overtime to seal the win.
There were a total of 28 fouls called in the game, 16 of which were called against Lyon. Ouachita earned seven corner kicks in the contest, but were unable to capitalize on any of them. Lyon finished the game with 11 shots, while the Tigers took 10 of their own.
The Tigers return to action on Friday, when they travel to Searcy for a match-up with the Bisons of Harding University. That game is slated to begin at 5 p.m.
Photo by Dr. Wesley Kluck
