Box Score CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – No. 13 Parkland men's soccer hosted conference rival John Wood Community College (0-5-2) on Saturday, September 28th. John Wood found the back of the net first, but Parkland responded with 7 unanswered goals. The Cobras defeated the Blazers 7-1.
 
"Today was all about being steady and doing the job, not falling into bad habits," Parkland head coach Mark Sikora stated after the match. "We weren't great to start but definitely settled in once they went a man down in the first half. It was a solid performance all the way around, but the day really belonged to William Arana who not only had 3 assists but also scored one of the best goals you're ever going to see at any level. I am a little worried with some injuries that came in the second half and having such a difficult match in two days but these things happen in a long season."
 
William Arana had 2 shots on goal, 1 goal, and 3 assists in the win. Parkland outshot John Wood 15-2 (14 shots on goal) and produced 17 corner kicks to improve to 4-2-3 on the season. The Cobras are currently ranked 3rd in the nation in corner kicks. 
 
Scoring Summary:
JOHN WOOD GOAL: 21st minute
PARKLAND GOAL: 31st minute – Kaya Karabeyaz-Cowling (Assisted by William Arana)
PARKLAND GOAL: 33rd minute – Hidenori Akasaka (Assisted by William Arana)
PARKLAND GOAL: 39th minute – William Arana (Assisted by Gustavo Poli)
PARKLAND GOAL: 51st minute – Yali Cohen (Assisted by William Arana)
PARKLAND GOAL: 56th minute – Santiago Samame (Assisted by Victor Fernandez)
PARKLAND GOAL: 58th minute – Santiago Samame (Assisted by Yali Cohen)
PARKLAND GOAL: 81st minute – Ebenezer Boti (Assisted by Shion Hayashi)
 
Up next, the Cobras host Division I Lewis & Clark Community College (8-2) on Monday, September 30th at 4:00 PM.