Jackets Cruise Against Vikings

September 26, 2007

Marshall, MO-Opening their conference play at Missouri Valley would prove to be a tough opponent in more then one way. Graceland beat Mo Valley 3-1 in what would prove to be a very physical game with yellow and red cards being handed out everywhere.

Sophomore Hunter Re received a red card at the 15th minute which left the Jackets playing short handed the rest of the game. It didn't seem to have much of an effect. Graceland banded together and would score first in the 15th minute on a corner kick by Matt Klaus assisted by Kevin Souter. This was following a goal that Graceland scored in the 5th minute that was called back. Graceland would score again in the first half in the 35th minute on a goal by Filip Prostran and the assist by Matt Klaus. The Jackets would take the 2-0 lead into half time. Graceland would score one more time in the 60th minute to go up 3-0 on a goal by Bret Porter assisted by Matt Klaus. Klaus had a hand in every goal the Jackets scored Wednesday afternoon. Goalkeeper Carlos Ortiz had a shutout during his tenure in the game. His afternoon was completed at the 70th minute."It was a great atmosphere here today," Coach Monroy said. "It was a very physical game. We played almost the entire game with 10 players so it was great to get the win. They team came together for this one. We are very pleased to go on the road and get this win opening the conference." Monroy concluded with.

Graceland next plays Friday night at 8:00 in Fayette, MO vs. Central Methodist.


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Matt Shelton, Sports Information Director
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