Box Score ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The No. 16 Parkland College men's soccer team fell short in a top-20 matchup on Wednesday, September 21st, losing 3-1 at St. Louis Community College. The Cobras (4-4-2) put the pressure on the Archers (7-1-1) all game, logging 6 shots on goal and producing 10 corner kicks, but the team just couldn't find a second goal after Freshman Ryosuke Nakajima scored early in the second half. The Archers scored just before time expired to hand the Cobras the 3-1 road loss.
 
"This one stings," head coach Mark Sikora admitted after the loss, "We did so many things right today and only allowed a few shots on goal, but still ended up dropping the game. The score doesn't tell the full story on this one. I am going to take the blame on this one; the players put forth a huge effort in extremely hot conditions and I don't think I did well enough in preparation for that fact."
 
Scoring Summary:
 
St. Louis Goal: 24th minute
Parkland Goal: Ryosuke Nakajima, 54' (Assisted by Yamato Kline)
St. Louis Goal: 70th minute
St. Louis Goal: 90th minute
 
Up next, the Cobras have a Region 24 matchup against Heartland Community College (5-1) in Normal, Illinois on Saturday, September 24th. Kickoff against the Hawks will be at 2:00 PM.