Box Score QUINCY, Ill. – The No. 8 ranked Parkland College men's soccer team fell behind early but came from behind to win 2-1 at John Wood Community College on Saturday, October 7. The Cobras (10-3-1) improved to 4-2 in conference play with the comeback win over the Blazers (4-9). Parkland sophomore Ron Naftali and freshman Shion Hayashi scored in the win.
 
"Some days you just have to grind out a result, and that is exactly what we did today, Parkland College head coach Mark Sikora said after the game. "John Wood was really up for the game and played a style that suited their field and their team. We kept a 'bend but don't break' mentality throughout and scored some very timely goals."
 
"Every player worked hard today, especially Yahli Cohen and Ron Naftali, but so much of our success in this game came down to the attacking work of Shion Hayashi and William Arana," Sikora added.
 
"We wish to dedicate today to the family, loved ones, and friends of our players from Israel, Ron and Yahli, after this morning's attack.  We keep them in our thoughts and prayers."
 
Scoring Summary:
JOHN WOOD GOAL: 18'
PARKLAND GOAL: Ron Naftali 28' (Assisted by Shion Hayashi)
PARKLAND GOAL: Shion Hayashi 37' (Assisted by William Arana)
 
Up next, the Cobras take on East Central College at home on Wednesday, October 11. Kick-off against the Falcons (8-5-1) is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.