Men's soccer stunned in overtime

Men's soccer stunned in overtime

The Bethany Bison rallied from a 2-0 first-half deficit with three unanswered goals, including the game-winning strike in the 96th minute of overtime to stun Muskingum on Thursday afternoon, 3-2.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (2-5 overall), Bethany (4-4-1 overall)
  • Location: Bethany, W.Va. - Hoag Field

How It Happened

  • Muskingum grabbed a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute on freshman Barrett Fitzgerald's first career goal on a header off a corner kick from senior David Gebhardt.
  • The Muskies extended their lead to 2-0 on senior Antonio Meehan's first goal of the season in the 27th minute. Freshman Amier Salah registered his first career assist on the tally.
  • Bethany found the back of the net in the 40th minute on a strike by Frederik Thomsen.
  • The Bison tied the game on a penalty kick in the 86th minute by Jack Waters.
  • Bethany completed its comeback with a game-winning strike by Cody Levine in the 96th minute.
  • Muskingum and Bethany ended the outing with 19 shots each, while Bethany held a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Up Next

  • Muskingum next plays at Saint Vincent on Saturday, September 26. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m.