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Heartbreaking Defeat in OT Thriller
![Penn State New Kensington](https://cdn.prestosports.com/action/cdn/logos/id/7u4oe8k4esya12by.png)
![Central Penn](https://cdn.prestosports.com/action/cdn/logos/id/4gpwgc2f8sy80rak.png)
Final | 1 | 2 | OT | T |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Penn State New Kensington Falls in Overtime Thriller Against Central Penn, 3-2
Penn State New Kensington came up just short in a tightly contested soccer match against Central Penn, losing 3-2 in overtime. Despite a resilient effort, the home team couldn't withstand a late surge by Central Penn, who capitalized on a golden opportunity to seal the match in extra time.
Game Recap
The Lions got off to a strong start, breaking the deadlock late in the first half. Carson Zadylak found the net in the 44th minute, expertly finishing a pass from Daniel Garcia to give Penn State New Kensington a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Central Penn leveled the score in the 60th minute when Donnie Powell converted a pinpoint assist from Chris Saboe-Moore. Just over 10 minutes later, Anthony Cervantes scored off a ricochet, giving Central Penn a 2-1 advantage.
Refusing to go quietly, Penn State New Kensington struck back in the 87th minute as Ethan Krystek capitalized on a defensive lapse to tie the game at 2-2, forcing overtime.
In the final moments of extra time, Central Penn's Dylan Luong delivered the dagger, netting an unassisted goal in the 100th minute to hand Penn State New Kensington a heartbreaking defeat.
Key Stats
- Shots on Goal: Central Penn 12, Penn State New Kensington 9
- Corner Kicks: Central Penn 10, Penn State New Kensington 4
- Saves: Kenton Knox (Penn State New Kensington) – 9, Jose Hurtado (Central Penn) – 6
Penn State New Kensington Leaders
- Goals: Carson Zadylak (1), Ethan Krystek (1)
- Assists: Daniel Garcia (1)
- Shots on Goal: Michael Fleeson (2), Carson Zadylak (2)
Team Stats
Central Penn
Game Statistics | Penn State New Kensington | Central Penn |
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Shots (on goal) | 14 (9) | 19 (12) |
Saves | 9 | 6 |
Fouls | 6 | 7 |
Corner Kicks | 4 | 10 |
Offsides | 2 | 1 |