LATE STRIKES FROM STARKEY AND MAMBO POWER LANCERS PAST DOANE 2–1
CRETE, NEB. — The Mount Marty University men's soccer team produced a dramatic finish on Wednesday night, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes of regulation to capture a thrilling 2–1 victory over Doane University in Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) action at Al Papik Field.
In a tense match that remained scoreless through the opening 76 minutes, the Lancers (5–9–1, 2–6–0 GPAC) broke through late and held off a fast Tigers response to earn their second conference win of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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77' (MMU 1, DOA 0) — Mount Marty broke the deadlock in the 77th minute when forward James Starkey pounced on an unassisted chance, beating the keeper to put the Lancers ahead 1–0.
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81' (DOA 1, MMU 1) — Doane answered quickly, as Mateo Jelicich found the back of the net unassisted in the 81st minute to draw the Tigers level at 1–1.
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83' (MMU 2, DOA 1) — Just over two minutes later, forward Steven Mambo answered right back for Mount Marty, finishing off an unassisted strike in the 83rd minute to score the game-winner and secure the 2–1 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE Mount Marty held a slight advantage in overall chances, outshooting Doane 15–13 and putting nine shots on frame compared to five for the Tigers. Doane earned a 6–0 edge in corner kicks, while a physical contest saw six yellow cards issued between the two sides.
Goalkeeper Esteban Gomez anchored the victory for Mount Marty, making four saves on five shots on target across 90 minutes. Doane netminder Gabriel Lara turned away seven shots under constant second-half pressure.
LANCER LEADERS
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James Starkey: Opened the scoring in the 77th minute, converting his lone shot attempt of the match for his team-leading ninth goal of the season.
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Steven Mambo: Delivered the match-winner in the 83rd minute, putting both of his shot attempts on frame.
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Joshua Ndoli: Spearheaded the attack from the backline, firing a team-high five shots (three on target).
