NEW CONCORD, Ohio,.--- The Asbury men's soccer team (2-1-1) rallied from behind for a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Muskingum Muskies (2-1-2) in New Concord, Ohio, on Wednesday night.
The match began on a challenging note for Asbury, with Muskingum taking an early lead and extending it to 2-0 before the second half. It wasn't until the later stages of the contest that the Eagles staged a stunning comeback.
Senior actuarial mathematics major
Yousef Ismail launched the comeback with a goal in the 69th minute, assisted by senior business admin. major
Dalton Fleshood. Shortly after, senior sport management student-athlete
Nick Eller added the equalizer in the 77th minute with an assist from Ismail.
This 10-minute burst transformed the dynamics, showcasing Asbury's resilience and determination under pressure led by experienced upperclassmen.
Highlighting Asbury's defensive stability, goalkeeper
Crosby Short had a season-high two saves, contributing to the draw while also playing the entire 90 minutes along with teammates Ismail,
Aiden Fish, and
Andrew Boehnlein.
Besides their solid defense, the Eagles were formidable in offense in the second half, firing 16 shots. Overall, Asbury attempted 21 shots during the match and secured 12 corners, doubling Muskingum's total.
Looking forward, Asbury, now standing at a record of 2-1-1, will host Warren Wilson in Wilmore, Kentucky, on September 14, 2024, aiming to capitalize on the momentum from a gutsy second half on the road.
"We didn't get the win yesterday, but we learned more about ourselves. We stayed together and played as a unity and that's what made us come back. We are looking for our next game, and do our best in."
Yousef Ismail | Senior | Actuarial Mathematics | Cairo, Egypt
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Yousef Ismail | Goal (3rd career), Assist
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Nick Eller | Goal (2nd this year)
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Dalton Fleshood | Assist
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