
DETROIT, Mich.-The Mustangs played host the #7 ranked Andrews University Cardinals on Tuesday. The Cardinals defeated the Mustangs 4-2 at Andrews University earlier this season.
Jordan Berry got the Mustangs started once again
with a laser that shot past the Cardinals goalie for a 1-0 advantage. The goal
scored at the 12-minute mark would be Berry's
seventh of the season. Jordan Largent was credited with the assist to Berry. The highly-ranked
Cardinals struck back quickly with a goal at the 18-minute mark to even the
score (1-1). The 1-1 tie would carry over to halftime as the two teams plotted
to take the edge in the second half.
The Mustangs
came out strong in the second and finally put one in the back of the net after
numerous attempts. Hussein Seklawi
scored (Chris Gibbs assist) with 23
minutes to play to put the Mustangs up 2-1. However, the pesky Cardinals
chipped away at the Mustangs and snuck a last minute goal past Mustang
goaltender Malcolm Brinker to even the score once again. The score remained
tied as the teams prepared to do battle in the overtime session.
Overtime
began the same as the first two periods for the Mustangs as they continued to
fire shot after shot. Unfortunately, a Cardinals forward slipped past the
defense for the game-winning goal with only (:02) seconds to play in the first
overtime period. The heartbreaking 3-2 loss drops the youthful Mustangs to 2-8
on the season.
Freshman
goalkeeper Malcolm Brinker kept the
Mustangs in the game with another impressive outing. Brinker tallied 9 saves in
the closely contested affair.
The Mustangs will work on little rest when they host Rochester College tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4pm. The Warriors beat the Mustangs 2-0 earlier this season at Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac. Catch all the action at Pebble Creek Park in Southfield as the Mustangs look to even the season series at one game each.