Mid America Christian has already played and lost three close matches. On 8/15, MACU lost to USAO in Chickasha OK, 3-2, in a pre-season exhibition. On 8/22, MACU was defeated by Lyon in Batesville AR, 2-1, in the first official game. And, on 9/3, MACU lost to Concordia University (TX) at home, 3-1. Here are the game summaries from MACU's web site:
Evangels Suffer Tough Loss in Season Opener
8.29.08 - BATESVILLE - The Evangel soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss in their season opener against Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas on Friday afternoon.
Going into halftime the game was tied with no score. The second half was quiet until MACU freshman, Matin Maese scored an unassisted goal from 20 yards out in the 63rd minute to give the Evangels a 1-0 advantage.
The Evangels held the Scots for most of the second half. Lyon College junior, Greg Buford tied the game in the 82nd minute. Two minutes later the Scots took the lead when Buford assisted a goal by sophomore, Daniel Young in the 84th minute.
MACU goalkeeper Austin Custar had four saves on the day and the Evangels had eight shots on goal.
Evangels Drop Home Opener
8.3.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Mid-America Christian University men's soccer team dropped their home opener 3-1 to Concordia University Texas on Wednesday afternoon at Evangel Field.
The Evangels started out strong by taking the lead in the 6th minute with a goal by Kyle Pezant, assisted by Clint Paxton. In the first half MACU held the Tornadoes, only allowing them four shots on goal.
The Evangels had an unfortunate call against them in the 55th minute. Goalkeeper, Austin Custar was red carded after a collision in the box. The referee deemed it a foul and awarded Concordia a penalty kick. Junior defender, Matt Ross stepped in as goalkeeper for the remainder of the game. CUTX midfielder, Jay Shaffer capitalized on the penalty kick and tied the game 1-1.In the 62nd minute the Tornado midfielder, Mitch Yates, found the back of the net to take the lead. Brain Friend scored Concordia's final goal of the afternoon in the 83rd minute.Matt Ross had eight saves on the day after taking over the goalkeeping position.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University had an interesting preseason. To read about it, click here. SAGU has lost its only match, 1-0 in 2 overtimes, at home to Central Christian College. SAGU plays McPherson on 9/5 before travelling to Sterling for the game on 9/6. Here is SAGU's report on the CCC game.
SAGU 0, Central Christian 1 (2 OT)
Waxahachie, TX--When Head Soccer Coach Jeremy Tosaya asks his team to give more than 100%, he usually is not talking about the number of minutes in game, but in the Lions season opener, this was the case.
On a hot, hazy, and humid late August Saturday afternoon the SAGU Men’s Soccer found themselves tied with Central Christian College 0-0 after the first ninety minutes of regulation play.
Then the again found themselves tied after the first 100 minutes of play.
About five minutes in the second overtime, Central Christian finally was able to break the SAGU defense score the first and only goal of the game, taking the contest 1-0.
Ten Lions took the field, and ten walked off the field after a standing ovation from the SAGU faithful who endured the game.
Danny Martinez did managed three shots on goal while goalie Emilio Frias earned two saves.
The Lions will have the week to recover as they will head to Kansas for a game on Friday and Saturday.
After this weekend's games, Sterling should have some idea of the quality of future opponents, as they will play Concordia (NE), that beat MACU, on 9/10, and will play Central Christian (KS), that beat SAGU, on 9/17. Sterling will also play MACU again, on 9/13 in Oklahoma City.
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