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Robles vs NIC

General by Cooper Fuchs

Truckee Meadows Men’s Soccer Ties #13 North Idaho 1-1

Box Score Reno, NV - Truckee Meadows Community College Men's Soccer held their own against nationally ranked North Idaho College, ultimately tying the #13 Cardinals 1-1.

With both goals coming in the final 20 minutes of the second half, the first 70 minutes brought plenty of back and forth action which included a large amount of time of possession for TMCC. Co-Captains Guillermo Hernandez and Brandon Escobedo led the initial offensive charge for the Mighty Lizards, each recording a shot on goal in the first half. Defensively, goalkeeper Issael Moctezuma held down the fort in net, notching four saves in the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, North Idaho continued to pick up the pressure on the offensive front which ultimately led to a Cardinal goal by Ismael Mane, coming off a fast paced counter attack down the right wing. Down a goal with just 17 minutes to play, the Mighty Lizard Men knew a late goal was possible, but needed to create the right opportunities down the final stretch.

The make-or-break opportunity came with just four seconds remaining in the match, when Mane, who had scored less than 20 minutes prior, drew a foul on an attacking Guillermo Hernandez just outside the penalty area. The Mighty Lizards turned to Fernando Robles to take the free kick, which he would convert for the 90th minute goal, allowing the Mighty Lizards to tie and pick up the important point in the Scenic West standings. On the defensive end, Moctezuma finished the match with eight saves on nine shots on goal.

For Robles, his eight goals this season not only leads the Might Lizards in goals and points, but also puts him atop the TMCC All-Time Top 5 in Goals/Season and Points/Season.

TMCC Soccer will next travel to Utah where they will take on the #2 ranked Salt Lake Community College Bruins on Thursday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. PST, and the match will be streamed live on the Scenic West Network.
 
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Players Mentioned

Brandon Escobedo

#14 Brandon Escobedo

MF
Sophomore
Guillermo Hernandez

#10 Guillermo Hernandez

F
Sophomore
Fernando Robles

#12 Fernando Robles

MF
Sophomore
Issael Moctezuma

#99 Issael Moctezuma

GK
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Brandon Escobedo

#14 Brandon Escobedo

Sophomore
MF
Guillermo Hernandez

#10 Guillermo Hernandez

Sophomore
F
Fernando Robles

#12 Fernando Robles

Sophomore
MF
Issael Moctezuma

#99 Issael Moctezuma

Sophomore
GK

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