Men’s Soccer Falls in Regional Semifinals
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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0 | 3 | 3 |
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0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
#5 Crown College
#1 Faith Baptist Bible College
| Game Statistics | #5 Crown College | #1 Faith Baptist Bible College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 12 (8) | 17 (11) |
| Saves | 10 | 4 |
| Fouls | 7 | 7 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 4 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa—The Faith Eagles' dreams of a trip to the men's national soccer tournament were short-lived on Friday as the top-seeded team in the region dropped their semifinal match to Crown College, 3-1.
It was an uphill battle most of the afternoon for the Eagles, who fell behind 2-0 midway through the second half. A goal by Carson Odle gave Faith life and momentum with ten minutes to play as the raucous crowd got behind its home team, trailing by just a goal. Seven minutes later, the Eagles' season was all but finished after Eli Salisbury scored his third goal of the game on a three-on-two fast break. With less than three minutes to play, Faith was unable to close the gap.
The loss concludes a magnificent season for the Eagles, who finished with a record of 10-6. Faith will look to build off of its success next year with a good core of returning starters and experience.
