MANKATO, Minn. - MLC men's soccer found offensive success difficult to come by on Tuesday night, losing 5-1 at Bethany.
The Vikings jumped out quickly, scoring three times in the first half on 16 total shots, compared to just two for the Knights. Bethany scored goals in the 9th, 35th and 39th minutes.
MLC fell behind 4-0 early in the second half, shortly before the Knights got on the scoreboard in the 64th minute on a
Silas Gawrisch penalty kick.
Bethany restored the four-goal lead about seven minutes later on a penalty kick of their own after MLC was whistled for a handball in the penalty area.
The Vikings had a 26-5 advantage in total shots, including 12-2 on goal.
Nicholas Russ made seven saves for the Knights.
