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ted
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Dallas Christian College DALLAS C (0-10-0, 0-1)
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Winner SAGU SAGU (3-10-0, 0-4)
Dallas Christian College DALLAS C
(0-10-0, 0-1)
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Final
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SAGU SAGU
(3-10-0, 0-4)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Dallas Christian College DALLAS C 0 1 1
SAGU SAGU 2 1 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Darian Davis

Lions devour the Crusaders, Okoroh shines

October 11, 2022

Dallas, TX: The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions played NCCAA affiliate member Dallas Christian College (DCC) at Moneygram Soccer Park grassy grounds in Dallas, TX. Ivan Najar, a freshman at DCC, is the Crusaders' highest goalscorer and, entering the game, would be a key player in the SAGU Lion defensive game plan. Before the game started, the SAGU men's soccer team worked hard to warm up with their coaches, becoming extremely well-stretched and working up a sweat. During the match, the Lions' play would be loose and uninhibited.

 

Lions Review

  • At the start of the game, SAGU would establish the tone by not giving their opponent room in the middle of the field for scoring opportunities.

  • Rodrigo Daniel Barrera would rush after loose balls to ensure the DCC defense had trouble stopping his external drives.

  • Isaiah Castillo received release passes from Jonathan Hill as he assessed the field with superb elegance.

  • Ted Okoroh received a superb pass from Jonathan Hill, who then sent a shot that splashed the net after two bounces.

  • Isolating a defender, Jafet Ramirez attempted a shot that kissed the side post.

  • During the catch, SAGU would bring in touches and transform them into open-field movement.

  • SAGU men's soccer associate head coach Cesar Espana would instruct his defensive players to "Stay on the wall."

  • Ted Okoroh received a long ball from Ethan Stewart and accelerated to score another goal for the Lions squad.

  • Caden Hyndman's torso would be entirely horizontal to the grass field when he thwarted DCC shot attempts.

  • Guilherme Calvacante would score in the top left corner of the DCC goal on a solo attempt. SAGU Lion teammates and fans would cheer as they fully appreciated Calvacante's fantastic play.

  • In the end, the Lions would win 3-1

 

Oancea's Opinion

"It was an absolute team effort, and patience on the build-up paid off. We have been working on that for the last ten weeks & the consistency of the players buying in was great. We were focused from the start & we believed the entire game that we could close the gaps, and we did it." SAGU men's soccer head coach Clementin Oancea noted.

 

The Next Step

The SAGU Lions' next opponents at Life High School in Waxahachie will be cross-town foe Texas Wesleyan University on Saturday, October 15th.

As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
 
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