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Steven's goal got the #goJBU MSOC scoring started tonight as the Golden Eagles ended the losing skid and started league play with a 3-1 victory in Chickasha!!
Posted by John Brown University Athletics on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
CHICKASHA, Okla. -- Sophomore Steven Cisneros scored his first collegiate goal and seniors Erick Diaz and Oscar Carballo added tallies in the second half to break a 1-1 tie as the John Brown University men's soccer team ended a four-match skid with a 3-1 win over Science & Arts (Okla.) on Tuesday (Sept. 26) evening at McLaughlin Field.
The Golden Eagles (4-4-0, 1-0-0 Sooner Athletic) improved to 4-13-0 all-time in Chickasha.
Despite being out-shot 11-5 in the second half, the Golden Eagles posted a pair of goals in the 63rd and 86th minutes to break a 1-1 draw at the intermission.
The first John Brown goal of the second half came from the penalty spot as Diaz converted his first-career penalty kick after junior Alejandro Ramirez drew a foul just inside the box.
Armed with a 2-1 lead late, the visitors added a bit of cushion when Carballo streaked up the left flank, sprung by a great forward pass from Cisneros, broke in on goal and ripped a left-footed shot to the near left post to give JBU a 3-1 advantage.
The Drovers could only manage one more shot attempt – off target – in the final 4:30 of play.
Senior Alonso Arrieta recorded the 22nd assist of his career in the 17th minute by delivering a service from the corner flag that found Cisneros wide of goal. Maneuvering around the man marking him, Cisneros one-touched a highlight-reel goal to the near left side of goal past Drover keeper Louis Owens to give the visitors the early lead.
Harry Yorke's first of the year in the 41st minute tied the match at one before the half.
Junior Kyle Hix returned between the sticks to turn in a six-save performance on eight shots on goal. The JBU defense also played a huge role in conceding just one goal, as the Golden Eagles combined for one team save and six blocked shots.
After starting off league play with a huge road victory, John Brown returns to Siloam Springs on Saturday (Sept. 30) to play host to Southwestern Christian (Okla.). The 7 p.m. kickoff at Alumni Field will be carried live on the SAC Sports Network.
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