Posted: Sep 22, 2021
CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Tech's men's soccer battled back from an 0-2 deficit on Wednesday night, emerging with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Finlandia Lions.
How It Happened
- The Scarlet Hawks started off slowly and conceded a goal in the 26th minute and the score stayed at 1-0 Lions going into halftime.
- A Tech miscue allowed the Lions to jump out to a 2-0 lead in the 51st minute.
- Tech would bounce back with two quick goals in the 51st and 53rd minute to tie the game.
- Anthony Paiotti provided late game heroics with a great finish to make it 3-2. Watch the video here.
Scarlet Hawk Standouts
- Ryan Fagan scored one goal and forced an own goal to tie the game at 2-2.
- Paiotti provided the game winning goal off an assist from Devin Zakeri.
- Adam Falcigno had three saves in the win.
Stats to Know
- Shots were in favor of Tech 14-8,
- Tech led in shots on goal 10 to 5.
- The Scarlet Hawks also led in corner kicks (8-1)
Up Next
- The Scarlet Hawks travel to Mequon WI on Saturday, September 25th to face conference rival Concordia University at 3:30 pm.