CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Western Nebraska Community College men’s soccer team started the season on the right foot with a dominating performance in the second half to register a 2-1 win over Northwest Kansas Technical College in Cheyenne, Wyo., Saturday afternoon.
WNCC soccer coach Todd Rasnic said his team played so-so in the first half and then completely dominated play in the second half to record the victory.
“We didn’t play the first half so well. We played at the speed and level of our opponent. We kept them in the game and gave them some confidence,” he said. “We kind of lit a fire under them at halftime and the second half we come out and dominated play. We had the ball in front of their goal numerous times.”
The Cougars managed 23 shots in the match with seven being on frame.
WNCC scored first as Baboucarr Sarr scored the first goal on a penalty kick after he was taken down in the penalty box. Moments later, Northwest Kansas tied the match in the 21st minute. Both teams went into halftime tied at 1-1.
The Cougars defense up big in the second half allowing the Northwest Kansas team just one shot on goal. WNCC, in the meantime, scored the game-winner in the 70th minute. Mason Nab headed in a pass from Jacob Santos for the go-ahead goal.
Joey Rasnic was in net the first half, allowing one goal and getting three saves. Jesus Alvarado was in net the second half along no goals and one save.
The Cougar men will next be in action on Friday when they will host Dodge City Community College at 3 p.m. followed by Pratt Community College on Saturday and Cloud County Community College on Sept. 5.
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