Kansas City
2-1-1, 0-0-0
Missouri State
1-2-0, 0-0-0
Scoring Outburst Leads Kansas City to Rare Win in Springfield
9/2/2024 10:12:00 PM | Men's Soccer
The Roos used three header goals to blow past the Bears
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Kansas City Men's Soccer (2-1-1) traveled across the state to take on Missouri State (1-2-0) this evening and took the Bears down, 3-2, in an action-packed match up. Missouri State jumped ahead early, but the Roos did not waiver. A pair of headers from Raphael Kistmann and Hector Taboada gave Kansas City the lead, and a Brandon McGaugh penalty kick save sent KC into the half ahead. Luke Hoelting found the back of the net early in the second half and the Roos were able to hold on for their second win of the season.
KEY MOMENTS | HIGHLIGHTS
- 1' / 0-0 | Missouri State took no time bringing action towards the Roos' goal, sending a swinging cross to the middle of the goal face. The Bears' Ollie Bate connected with his right foot, but McGaugh used his feet to block the ball away and make his first save of the night.
- 13' / 0-1 | Jesus Barea found the back of the net for Missouri State, finding a ball in the middle of the box and sending a quick shot past the goal line.
- 25' / 1-1 | The Roos did not need much time to draw even as a ball was sent up the right side of the field towards Ales Kohoutek. He sent his first touch towards the box, but it was blocked back. He then approached the ball again, sending an in-swinging cross to the edge of the six-yard box. Kistmann latched onto the ball and sent a header to the right side of the goal.
The first touch from Ales, the perfect header from @Rkistmann10 ?? Incredible. https://t.co/6nzLYgzjId pic.twitter.com/dU9DOwO5u0
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) September 3, 2024
- 34' / 2-1 | Kansas City pieced together a great possession as Julien Le Bourdoulous entered the attacking third and played a ball towards the right flag. Brevyn Cole caught up to it and sent a cross right for the head of Taboada who soared up and headed the go-ahead goal into the back of the net.
Great ball movement and an extraordinary soaring finish by @Taboadiinha ????? https://t.co/6OjOTRnOAN pic.twitter.com/ZTTwevKKJg
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) September 3, 2024
- 45' / 2-1 | A questionable call set up a penalty kick for the Bears with just 30 seconds left in the half. Barea lined up and fired a ball to the left side of the goal, but McGaugh was all over it, pushing the ball away and keeping the Roos ahead at the half.
- 54' / 3-1 | Kansas City earned a corner kick early in the second half taken by Le Bourdoulous. The initial service was headed back towards Le Bourdoulous, who sent another ball towards the goal. Hoelting got underneath the ball and used his head for the game-winning goal.
USE. YOUR. HEAD.#ROOUP | #DeclareKC https://t.co/w9bepzNkja pic.twitter.com/iSgdwR2M4g
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) September 3, 2024
- 63' / 3-2 | Missouri State drew back within a goal on the foot of Barea, a screamer from the edge of the box.
- 72' / 3-2 | McGaugh kept Kansas City on top with three-straight saves on Barea shots in the span of four minutes. The Roos defended well late in the game to secure the victory.
STATS TO NOTE
- The Roos were able snap a nine-game losing streak to the Bears, earning their first victory over MSU since Sep. 6, 2010. KC is now 2-14-1 in games played in Springfield with the only other win coming on Sep. 24, 1995.
- The Bears out-shot the Roos 16-7, including just four shots on goal by KC. However, the Roos were able to take advantage of limited opportunities, scoring on 3-of-4 shots on frame.
- Kistmann's goal was his second of the year, tying him for the team lead. Hoelting and Taboada each scored for the first time this season.
- Le Bourdoulous earned his first points of the season assisting on KC's final two goals. He finished with six assists last year, leading the team and ranking third in the Summit.
UP NEXT
Kansas City is back in action on Friday, traveling to De Kalb, Ill. for a meeting with Northern Illinois.
Team Stats
Jesus Barea (5)
GOAL by MOST Barea, Jesus.
12:23
Raphael Kistmann (2)
Assisted By: Ales Kohoutek
GOAL by KC Kistmann, Raphael Assist by Kohoutek, Ales.
24:12
Hector Taboada (1)
Assisted By: Brevyn Cole , Julien Le Bourdoulous
GOAL by KC Taboada, Hector Assist by Cole, Brevyn and Le Bourdoulous, Julien.
33:58
Luke Hoelting (1)
Assisted By: Julien Le Bourdoulous
GOAL by KC Hoelting, Luke Assist by Le Bourdoulous, Julien.
54:29
Jesus Barea (5)
Assisted By: Fumiya Shiraishi
GOAL by MOST Barea, Jesus Assist by Shiraishi, Fumiya.
63:57
