Eagles inch past Thunder 1-0

The King's University Eagles were playing at home against the Concordia Thunder. Both teams came out flying, as both teams came out looking to dictate the game. The Thunder were able to get an some early chances but the Eagles goal keeper, Tosh Hartley, made two tough saves to keep the game tied. The Thunder were able to continue the pressure, but the Eagles were able to absorb the pressure and keep the game tied 0-0 at the half.

In the second half, the Eagles looked rejuvenated as they began to apply pressure on the Thunder. As the high paced game continued the Eagles were able to find the chance they needed. A ball from the outside that was cut back to the top of the box where #17, Dorian Jacobs, hit the ball and put the ball into the bottom left corner past the Thunder keeper, putting the Eagles up 1-0. After the goal , the Thunder came back with a vengence as they looked to find the equalizer. But like the first half, the Eagles continued to absorb the pressure, but they did not break as the Eagles were able to hold on to the 1-0 win.

The King's Eagles looked to continue their winning ways as they face the Lakeland Rustler away from home, tomorrow afternoon.

Player of the Game:

TKU Eagles: #22 Tosh Hartley
CUE Thunder: #2 Jaden Munguia-Scott