Multnomah Men's Soccer was back hosting at home against Rocky Mountain College and University of Providence over the weekend. The Lions played Rocky Mountain College first on Friday starting at 2:00pm and the Lions and Bears started out fiery as they begun the first period. The Bears opened the game by scoring the first goal by #7 Maddox Gallia assisted by #11 Igor Soares and within the next 10 minutes #4 Ethan Maguire scored again for the Bears making the score 0-2. To close out the first period, the Lions dug deep, and #7
Michael Appiah assisted by #13
Hunter Martell made the first goal to help the Lions build momentum as went into the second period.
Going into the second period, the Lions came out hungry and within the first 3 minutes #10
Julian Calvo assisted by #14 Jaime Cantalejo De Dios scored a goal, to tie up the game, 2-2. The Bears answered back, and #10 Niklas Kneller broke the tie by scoring a goal making the score 2-3. The Lions played hard on defensive and took advantage of corner kicks, but the Bears held on and took the victory ending the game on top 2-3 at Williford Field.
The following day before the showdown against Providence, we honored the seniors; #4
Brian Smith, #5
Miguel Hoyos, #9
Joshua Steging, #11
Jean Mikael, #17
Juancarlos Valdovinos, #25
Elias Arenas, and Matthew Aguilera. For their dedication, hard work and love for the sport. We can't thank our seniors enough and they have left their imprint on Multnomah and the men's soccer program.
Kickoff against University of Providence started at 2:00pm. The Lions and Argos battled hard in the first period as they tried to make goals early to hold each other off. The Lions broke the tension, and #7
Michael Appiah scored a goal with a header assisted by #2
Alejandro Jaramillo to help the Lions get on the scoreboard. The Argos took advantage of every ball possession and before the period ended #11 Jack Rimstad assisted by #10 Tomeu Nebot scored a goal to tie up the game going into the second period 1-1.
As soon as the second period started the Argos rushed the field and #6 Mika Lankhof assisted again by #10 Tomeu Nebot scored a goal early to break the tie giving Providence the lead 1-2. The Lions pressed the Argos and tried to answer back to even the score, but Providence held on and took the victory over Multnomah at Williford Field.
