JACKSON, Mich. - Indiana Wesleyan men's soccer defeated Spring Arbor tonight with 23 seconds to go in double overtime. Off of a corner kick by
Zack Hargreaves, a mis-directed IWU header led to a rebound header by
Garrett Troupe which assisted to
Malik Ibrahim scoring the golden goal just before the game would have ended in a tie.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Wildcats scored early in the first half when Philipp Basara connected on a pass from Yuto Nakamae at the 23-minute mark.
- Wildcats were up 1-0 at halftime. The first 12 minutes of the second half proved to be a lot of action on both sides of the ball.
- Jaxon Carptenter connected in the 48th minute on a pass from Winter Casseus.
- Spring Arbor knocked in two goals in a matter of minutes at the 54-minute mark and the 57-minute mark.
- Both teams remained scoreless until the final 23 seconds of the game when Malik Ibrahim scored the golden goal off an assist by Garrett Troupe in dramatic fashion.
- SAU posted 19 shots to IWU's 13.
- Aaron Caar made nine saves in goal, five of which came in overtime periods.
REEB PERSPECTIVE
- "There is a passage in James that says 'Blessed is the main who remains steadfast under trail...' We have undoubtedly been tested at various points this season and specifically this past week. I think tonight was no different and our character was again tested. By God's grace we were able to overcome it. We had a lot of different guys step up big in different moments tonight and I am very proud of the heart they showed. We give all the glory to God and look forward to what He has in store for us next!"
NEXT TIME OUT
- Wildcats have a week to prepare before heading to the University of Saint Francis on Saturday, October 23.
