Red Devils Defeat Larks

Red Devils Defeat Larks

The Red Devil Men's soccer team travelled to Hesston on Saturday to take on Hesston Community College. The Devils started the game pressing the Larks goal and got a goal three minutes into the game, just to see it called back for a foul. Allen controlled the possession and opportunities in the first half, but could not put the ball in the net. At halftime Allen had 12 shots to only 2 for Hesston, but the score was tied 0-0. 

The second half started with the Devils putting pressure on the Larks goal and the Hesston goalkeeper made some big saves to keep a clean sheet. Until the 52nd minute when Tiago Troyano was taken down inside the box and awarded a penalty kick. Troyano calmly stepped up a buried the kick to put Allen up 1-0.  In the 70th minute Jordan Mase connected a header off a corner kick from Hingis Moremi to put the Devils up 2-0. 

Hesston got the game back to 2-1 when they were awarded a Penalty Kick in the 78th minute. Allen controlled the ball and created several more chances and in the 87th minute Jordan Mase was fouled in the box and awarded a penalty kick. Troyano stepped up again and put the ball in the net to give Allen the 3-1 lead.  The Devils controlled the ball for the last three minutes to secure the victory. 

James Hobson played in goal and made 4 key saves on the day.  The win puts the Devils at 9-5 on the season and 3-2 in region.  Allen will host Pratt on Monday 10/18 at 4 pm.