ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Harris-Stowe State University men's soccer fell 2-1 draw on Saturday afternoon against Columbia College at Hornets Field. With the loss, the Hornets are 8-4-2 on the season and 2-1-1 in American Midwest Conference play while the Cougars are 11-2-2 on the season and 3-0-1 in AMC play.
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The Cougars had a chance in the second minute as the Hornets defense was able to keep the ball out of the net. Junior forward Nicolas Cervantes (Morelia, Mexico/Arizona Western College) was denied a goal from a sharp angle in the 10th minute. The Cougars would take a 1-0 lead on a penalty kick in the 17th minute. Sophomore midfielder Benjamin Martinez (Mendoza, Argentina/Garden City CC) would find the equalizer in the 21st minute off the assist from junior forward Samuel Guerrero (Santiago, Chile/South Kent School). Senior midfielder Antonio Bilancieri (Roccadaspide, Italy/Ranger College) had his shot turned away by the Cougars keeper in the 32nd minute. Senior goalkeeper Louis Noisiez (Vred, France/Institut d'Anchin) made a diving save in the 42nd minute to keep the score tied at one.
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The Cougars would score in the 82nd minute to take a 2-1 lead. Noisiez made a save in the 90th minute.
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Noisiez made two saves in goal for the Hornets.
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The Cougars held a 13-6 advantage in shots, 5-3 in shots on goal. The Hornets held a 6-4 advantage in corner kicks.
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The Hornets return to action on Tuesday, October 27th at 1 pm at Mission University in Springfield, Mo.
