Kansas City
3-2-2, 0-0-0
Mercer
3-1-3, 0-0-0
Cole's Late Goal Clinches Result Against Mercer
9/13/2024 10:58:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Brevyn Cole scored in the 89th minute to earn a draw against the Bears
KEY MOMENTS | HIGHLIGHTS
- 1' / 0-1 | The Bears jumped out to an early lead, scoring on their first possession of the game on a goal from Kadeem Agar.
- 27' / 1-1 |Â Raphael Kistmann ripped a shot, but it was deflected by the Mercer back line. Hoelting was in the right spot at the right time, taking a touch on the ball and slotting it into the back of the net to equalize midway through the first half.
Right spot, right time, right on ?? https://t.co/ZPu2ptH4Ur pic.twitter.com/Rq3ky3bO0j
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) September 14, 2024
- 44' / 1-1 | The Roos had a great opportunity to take the lead going into halftime as a looping ball was played right to the head of Kisoka. He took an attempt on goal, but it went right to the hands of Mercer's Trevor McMullen.
- 48' / 1-1 | A dangerous corner early in the second half was headed right at the goal by the Bears, but Brandon McGaugh was on top of it and punched the ball away for one of his two saves on the night.
- 51' / 2-1 | Sora Shibata took a run up the left sideline, sending a cross along the ground towards the six-yard box. Jesper Van Halderen took a light back-heel touch, centering the ball perfectly for Kisoka to give KC a lead. It would not last for long as Mercer equalized in the 52nd.
Found the back post and @Elie_Kisoka was wide open ?? https://t.co/G3nPy5IzyT pic.twitter.com/mRajMkxhCw
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) September 14, 2024
- 83' / 2-3 | Mercer went ahead late in the game on a goal from Barzee Blama.
- 89' / 3-3 | Kansas City remained calm in the late stages of the game, controlling possession. Kisoka played a pass to Fernando Somolinos Bravo up the right side of the box, who found a streaking Cole. Cole turned and used his left foot to become the hero for the day on the Kansas City side.
WHAT A TIME FOR YOUR FIRST CAREER GOAL @BrevynCole https://t.co/YFem7l1HuW pic.twitter.com/a0iSuOn7zN
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) September 14, 2024
STATS TO NOTE
- The Roos have scored an average of 2.14 goals per game across their first seven games of the year. Since Ryan Pore took over in 2020, KC's highest goals per game average was 1.36, coming in his first season.
- Kansas City out-shot the Bears 14-8, including a 9-2 advantage in the first half. Kisoka and Julien Le Bourdoulous were the shot leaders for KC, attempting four each.
- Cole's goal was the first of his career, coming on his ninth-ever shot attempt. He has now accumulated three total points this season, also assisting on a goal at Missouri State on Sep. 2.
- Hoelting's goal was his second of the season, matching his season total from last year. Kisoka has scored five goals and 12 total points, leading the Summit League in both categories.
POSTGAME INTERVIEWS
Head Coach Ryan Pore | Brevyn Cole
UP NEXT
Kansas City is back on the road next week, taking on UNLV on Thursday evening.
Team Stats
Kadeem Agard (1)
Assisted By: Tommy Redd
GOAL by Bears Agard, Kadeem Assist by Redd, Tommy.
00:30
Luke Hoelting (2)
GOAL by Roos Hoelting, Luke.
26:15
Elie Kisoka (5)
Assisted By: Sora Shibata , Jesper Van Halderen
GOAL by Roos Kisoka, Elie Assist by Shibata, Sora and Van Halderen, Jesper.
50:30
Ehi Aimiuwu (1)
GOAL by Bears Aimiuwu, Ehi.
51:11
Barzee Blama (2)
Assisted By: Natnael McDonald
GOAL by Bears Blama, Barzee Assist by McDonald, Natnael.
82:05
Brevyn Cole (1)
Assisted By: Fernando Somolinos Bravo , Elie Kisoka
GOAL by Roos Cole, Brevyn Assist by Somolinos Bravo, Fernando and Kisoka, Elie.
88:33
