By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their first match in Great American Conference play, the Fort Hays State University men’s soccer program: ended a three-game losing streak, defeated rival Northeastern State University, and extended their run of victories in Hays to eighteen consecutive matches at the conclusion of their 2-1 win in overtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With just under six minutes left to play in the extra period, senior\nmidfielder Sergio\nVillalba<\/a> sent a ball down the sideline, just sliding around\nthe defender in pursuit. Santiago\nAgudelo<\/a> sprinted in behind the RiverHawks defense. Using shear\npace and poise, the reigning National Player of the Year dribbled to the edge\nof the 18-yard box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Behind the entirety of the Northeastern State outfield players, Agudelo only\nhad one man to beat. Goalkeeper Justin Hinman jumped off his line and into\naction. The senior forward took one side step and slotted the ball into the\nback of the net for his second goal of the night to secure a Tigers victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Agudelo’s first goal came in the 19th minute. Forward Arsenio\nChamorro<\/a> controlled the ball off of a header won by Agudelo\nwithin the Tigers’ attacking third. He played a ground ball to midfielder Rogelio\nLopez<\/a> who played with a bit of skill and side stepped his\ndefender. Lopez crossed the ball and found Agudelo at the far post and slotted\nthe ball to the keeper’s right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before FHSU scored, the RiverHawks saw a screaming strike by Aaron Ugbah be\ngoal-bound. Stepping into a swing, Ugbah drilled a ball into the top corner of\nthe net on a near 25-yard strike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For Fort Hays, this marks their second victory of the 2019 campaign and\ntheir fourth consecutive victory over the RiverHawks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n