GREEN BAY, WIS. – The Green Bay men's soccer team got three huge points on Senior Day Saturday afternoon, taking down IU Indy 2-1. Noah Lechelt's 66th-minute bending free kick was the winner for the Phoenix.
The win saw Green Bay move to 12 points in the league standings, right in the hunt for a top six spot and Horizon League Championships appearance.
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HEAD COACH JOHN O'REILLY
"Today was a hard fought win on senior day which makes it extra special. We knew we needed three points today and I am proud of the team for keeping our playoff hopes alive."
HOW IT HAPPENED
Green Bay scored first when IU Indy's Noah Kummrow attempted to clear the ball out of danger and collided with
Noah Lechelt in the box, awarding Green Bay a penalty kick.
Oscar Arroyo stepped up to the spot and scored his first goal of the season in the 17th minute to make it 1-0.
The Jaguars levelled the game on a goal from Jayden Quezada in the 30th minute, assisted by Cobe Hamler, their first shot of the game and lone in the half. The score remained 1-1 through halftime.
Green Bay found the answer they were looking for when
Noah Lechelt's free kick beautifully curled around the Jaguars keeper in the 65
th minute. His fifth goal of the season gave GB a 2-1 lead they would never relinquish.
GAME NOTES
- Ty Perkins received a red card in the 84th minute for his second yellow card on the day.
- Drew Swancutt totaled five saves for the Phoenix out of 10 total Jaguars shots.
- Green Bay recorded 10 shots on goal. GB took 18 shots in total.
COMING UP
The Phoenix close out their October schedule with a road trip to take on Michigan State in East Lansing on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with a 5 p.m. CST start time.
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