Bobcats Salvage 2-2 Draw with Alumni

This past Saturday was our annual pre-season alumni scrimmage which typically ends the tryout process for the men's soccer team.  The Alumni represented in good numbers with a healthy roster of 20 plus players and a few injured "coaches" on the bench for good measure.

The game was deadlocked for a while but midway through the 2nd period (played three 30's) birthday boy Collin Sainz found the back of the net to give the Alumni the 1-0 lead.  After the best shot of his life rang off the upper 90 from about 35 yards out, Kunle Akinfeleye finished off a loose ball in front of the net to push the lead to 2-0.

The boys were feeling the affects from a long week of pre-season and nine guys had to sit out the match due to injury.  Going into the final 30 minute period we were forced to throw Coach KMac on the field along with goalkeeper Hassan Mostafa to make sure we had enough healthy bodies.  We began to put some opportunities together and finally got on the board with about 5 minutes remaining.  After a give away in the middle of the field, Nabayee Tesfu received a through ball in behind the back line and slipped it under the keeper with about one minute to play to tie the game at two.

Overall we had a very competitive game and escaped without any major injuries.  I wanted to thank all the Alumni that made it up to watch and play.  Its always a great time of year when we can catch up with old friends and re-live some of the glory days.