Lancaster Bible 2, Penn State Berks 1 (Final/2OT)

LBC Starters
Michael Eufemia, Tommy Elder, Jackson Shreiner, Ryan Dearborn, Clark Shreiner, Matthew Eufemia, Chad Tolson, Nathan Muckle, Kedric Yoder, Josh Jarvis & Goalkeeper- Jake Deterline

Penn State Berks Starters
Bland, Perloff, Gleason, Morello, Lee, Pirrone, VanDyke, Holmes, Avila, Plunkett & Goalkeeper- Aparicio

How It Happened
The Lancaster Bible College Men's Soccer team won a thrilling double-overtime battle with Penn St. Berks, defeating the Lions by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday, September 22.

The game could not have started any better for the Chargers as 40 seconds into the game Kedric Yoder found space down the left sideline. He played the ball perfectly across, finding the feet of Chad Tolson. Tolson ripped a shot into the back of the net to give the Chargers a 1-0 lead. LBC controlled the rest of the half, creating 10 more scoring chances in the half but they could not extend the advantage.

After some halftime adjustments, Penn St. Berks started to regain possession. In the 49^th minute, the Lions strung together a series of passes that resulted in a goal for Shane Gleason tying the game at one. The Chargers would regroup and look to regain the lead, creating six shots, but could not find the back of the net. The game remained tied at one at the end of regulation, sending the game into overtime.

Neither team could create much offense in the first overtime and in the second overtime Lancaster Bible looked to win the game. In the 101^st minute, Michael Eufemia collected a loose ball near midfield and raced toward the goal. When the defense rotated over toward Michael Eufemia, he found his brother Matthew Eufemia in the box. The ball was slightly deflected by the Berks defender, but Matthew Eufemia managed to gather it in, turned and fired the game-winning goal into the back of the net, securing the 2-1 victory.

Inside The Numbers
- Chad Tolson continued his hot streak, scoring for the fourth straight game. Tolson scored just forty-seconds in the game
- Kedric Yoder dished an assist on Tolson's goal, his third of the season
- In overtime, Matthew Eufemia scored the game winning goal off a scoring opportunity created by his brother Michael Eufemia. Michael Eufemia was credited with the assist
- The Chargers dominated play, outshooting the Lions 21-2 and holding an 11-2 advantage in corner kicks
- Penn St. Berks was led by Shane Gleason who tied the game at one with a goal in the 49^th minute

What They Are Saying


Who's Next
The Men's Soccer team will host Berkeley (NJ) as part of the Homecoming Festivities at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 25.

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