Fast start not enough, No. 6 Barton falls 2-1 in Top-20 clash at No. 17 Dodge City #GoBarton
Mailer's early strike not enough as No. 6 Barton falls 2-1 at No. 17 Dodge City
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6 Barton Community College () | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| #17 Dodge City Community College () | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Team Stats
#17 Dodge City Community College
| Game Statistics | #6 Barton Community College | #17 Dodge City Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 17 (9) | 13 (7) |
| Saves | 5 | 8 |
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
A fast start in a matchup of nationally ranked foes would not be enough for the No. 6 Barton Community College men's soccer team on the road Sunday afternoon as No. 17 Dodge City Community College responded with two unanswered goals to deal the Cougars a 2-1 setback at Dodge City's Memorial Stadium.
The result snaps Barton's four game winning streak, dropping the Cougars to 2-1-0 in conference play and 5-2-1 overall, while the Conquistadors remain unbeaten in league action at 2-0-1 and 5-0-2 on the season. Barton will look to rebound Wednesday evening against another nationally ranked opponent, traveling to No. 4 Cowley College for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff in Arkansas City.
Freshman Samuele Mailer wasted little time pushing the Cougars in front just 1:58 into the contest, as his defensive pressure forced a Conquistador turnover that led to a clean 1-on-1 chance from 12 yards out, burying his second tally of the season.
The lead, however, was short-lived. Dodge City struck back just 4:27 later, catching Barton's backline collapsed on the near-side before sliding the ball through the box for a backside tap-in knotted it up at 1-1.
The Conquistadors delivered the decisive goal in the 59th minute, driving down the far side before a cross placed into the box set up a near-post strike tucking inside the upper-90 from 14 yards out.
BARTON SCORING SUMMARY
1:58: Samuele Mailer (2)
