CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Parkland men's soccer team hosted East Central College on Wednesday afternoon, coming out on top 3-2 in an action-packed battle that featured two red cards and a penalty kick. The Cobras fought hard against the Falcons and the weather conditions and secured their 10^th win of the season and fifth straight.
 
The Cobras (10-2-1) got on the board first when Cameron Walker scored in the 10^th, but the Falcons didn't stay down long, scoring in the 31st minute after a slide tackle in the box resulted in a penalty kick against backup goalkeeper Sebastian Staddon. The two teams went into halftime locked at 1-1. Parkland had a strong start to the second half when Cameron Rushworth put the Cobras back on top in the 49^th minute off a set piece, but the Falcons responded again with a goal of their own only three minutes later. Eight minutes after, following a player from East Central College picking up their second yellow card, Parkland executed another set piece when an Eikichi Saito shot was deflected right to Yamato Kline's feet, and the reliable freshman forward put the Cobras up for good.
 
Parkland's starting goalkeeper Matteo Gigliozzi was substituted for freshmen Sebastian Staddon early in the second half after reaggravating a foot injury. Gigliozzi and Staddon each had two saves in the winning effort.
 
Scoring Summary
Parkland Goal: Cameron Walker 10' (Assisted by Yamato Kline)
East Central Goal: Stephan Akot 31' (Unassisted (PK))
Parkland Goal: Cameron Rushworth 49' (Assisted by Eikichi Saito)
East Central Goal: Stephan Akot 52' (Unassisted)
Parkland Goal: Yamato Kline 60' (Assisted by Eikichi Saito)
 
Up Next
The Cobras hit the road to take on John Wood Community College on Saturday, October 9^th. Kickoff is set for 2:00 PM in Quincy, Ill.