Box Score PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – After a tight battle for the first 57 minutes of action, two late goals by Clarke University (Iowa) was more than the Trinity Christian College men's soccer team could overcome on Friday, Aug. 27 in their home opener. The Pride held an early 1-0 lead – scoring in the 4th minute, until the Trolls knotted the score in the 58th minute when Grant Koops netted his first collegiate goal. A Clarke penalty kick proved to be the game winner just 19 seconds later. Clarke would add another insurance goal in the final five minutes to take a 3-1 win.
THE BASICS
Score: Trinity Christian – 1 | Clarke University (Iowa) – 3
Location: Schaaf Athletic Complex | Palos Heights, Ill.
Records: Trinity Christian (1-1) | Clarke (1-1)
SCORING SUMMARY
- CU – Luke Persenico (3:27)
- TCC – Grant Koops, unassisted (57:00)
- CU – Joao Fernandes (57:19)
- CU – Patrick Asamoah (75:22)
IN THE NET
- TCC – Giorgos Christodoulou: Three goals allowed; one save in 90:00
- CU – Jan Paule: Seven saves; one goal allowed (90:00)
WHAT'S NEXT
Trinity returns to action on Thursday, Sept. 2 hosting Andrews University (Mich.). Kick off is scheduled for 4 p.m. The Trolls are hosting "Thirsty Thursday", be sure to come out for free root beer, crème soda and hotdogs.
