IMMACULATA, Pa.- For the second straight season, the Immaculata men's soccer team (0-1) opened the season at Draper Walsh Stadium against Albright (0-1), and again, the Lions came away with an overtime victory, this one a 2-1 decision.
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Junior
Connor Lindsay had the lone tally for the Mighty Macs.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Mighty Macs generally controlled the first half, outshooting the Lions, 7-3, with five corners to just one for Albright, but both teams were held off the scoreboard
-The best chances for the Macs came on back-to-back plays as senior
Alex Noel hit the post with a header and junior
Ricky Molz had a close in attempt stopped by the keeper
-In the second half, Lindsay hit a free kick low from about 45 yards out that scooted by some defenders and into the back of the net for a 1-0 IU lead
-The Lions netted the equalizer just seven minutes later on a free kick of their own
-The Macs best chance came later in the half when Noel had a penalty kick attempt, but the keeper made a save to send the game to overtime
-In the extra session, Albright scored seven minutes in to claim the game
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TEAM COMPARISON
-The Mighty Macs outshot the Lions, 16-7 and had eight corners to four for Albright
-The Albright keeper made five stops and sophomore
Mikey Kalpokas made one save
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INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
- Goals: Lindsay (1)
-Points: Lindsay 2 (2)
-Shots: Noel 3
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UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs travel to Misericordia on Sunday for a 1 p.m. kickoff
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