OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Oklahoma Christian (1-4-4) wrapped up non-conference play with a matchup against No. 4 Midwestern State (8-0-1), in match with high-octane second half.
WHAT WENT DOWN
- No. 4 Midwestern State worked patiently in the first half, keeping possession, and scored the lone goal of the half in the 29th minute.
- Axton Pickard made his first start of the season in goal and a great save in the 34th minute against the conference's leading goal scorer to keep the score at 1-0 at halftime.
- OC's best chance of the first half came on a great look from Isaias Silva that went just wide, the netting off the right post.
- The Eagles flipped the script in the second half and after only taking two shots in the first half, with six in the second half.
- Alexandre Picoto Rodrigues scored his first goal of the season on an absolute laser to the left upper ninety, leveling the match in the 61st minute.
- After a couple shots off the woodwork, MSU scored in the 78th, and 87th minute to take a 3-1 lead, and won by that score.
- Elliott Forestier had look to cut the lead to one with a rocket in the 88th minute but was kept out by a nice save.
NOTES
- The Eagles, playing down several key contributors, kept one of the league's most dangerous attacker off the board, putting an end to Mere Escobar's eight-game goal streak.
- Nine yellow cards were handed out in the physical match.
- Isaias Silva led the Eagles in shots with three, with a couple near goals.
UP NEXT
Oklahoma Christian will have the weekend off before opening Lone Star Conference play next Wednesday in Austin, Texas, at St. Edward's at 1 p.m.