The Collegian

Issue date: 9/6/06 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Collin Krauthamer Junior midfielder Jason Stanwood recorded one of the shots on goal attempted by the Gaels against Bowling Green last Friday.

Last Friday's game against the Bowling Green Falcons ended in a 1-1 tie after 90 minutes of play and two overtime periods.

The first half proved unsuccessful offensively for both the Gaels and the Falcons. No goals were scored, but the Gaels were able to keep the ball on the Falcon end for a majority of the first half, resulting in many attempts on Falcon goalkeeper Brent Petkus and limited attempts on Gael goalkeeper Brian Mason '08.

Forwards Carlos Diaz '09 and Matt Fitzgerald '07 led the Gaels in attempts at goal for the first half of the game. Despite their attempts, along with attempts from others, Falcon defense proved strong enough to keep the Gaels from scoring.

The first 35 minutes of the second half of the game proved to be just as unsuccessful offensively for both teams as the first. During this period, tables were turned and the Falcons found themselves with more opportunities to attack on the Gaels' half of the field.

The second half was filled with yellow cards resulting in fouls from both teams, including intentional kicking, elbowing, and the occasional "foul mouth." With eighteen minutes left in the game, Falcon defender John Mackenzie and midfielder Ryan Perea were both yellow carded, along with Gael midfielder Corey Watts '07.

Another yellow card was given to Falcon midfielder George Davis, which resulted in a free kick taken by Gael forward Diaz. His effort resulted in a goal for the Gaels, putting them in the lead with a score of 1-0.

Later in the game with five minutes left, Gael defender Anthony Butler '07 gained yet another yellow card for his team. Coupled with this offset, the Falcons made an intense effort to tie the game and their efforts paid off. With two minutes remaining, Falcon forward Ahmad Smith scored a goal that tied the game at 1-1.

Smith's goal led the game to overtime which for the first minute was quite brutal. A scuffle between Gael and Falcon players resulted in Falcon's goal-scorer Ahmad Smith to be red carded and thrown out of the game.

Overtime did not result in any goals for either team. Although the Gaels put forth a great effort to regain their lead, they were unable to do so.

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