The Lakeland's men soccer team hosted Ancilla College on Saturday and dropped a 2-1 decision to the Chargers. With the defeat, the Lakers fall to 3-2-1 on the season. The Lakers came out very contolled in the first half as they carried much of the play. They consistently made good combination passes and held the Chargers to very few opportunities in the first half. Lakeland was also able to get on the board just 6 minutes into the game as Omani Leacock (Lester Vaughan School) picked up a loose ball in the Chargers third of the field. Leacock then split the defenders and ripped it past the Chargers keeper for an early 1-0 lead. The score remained that way until the second half. 

The second half started with more of the same flow until Ancilla took advantage of a free kick that was awarded at the 57 minute mark. The Chargers kicked the free play into a crowd where it ricochetted off a Lakeland defender. The loose ball was picked up by Ancilla and quickly tucked by the Lakeland netminder, Chanyong Kim (Jowon HS). The play intensified for both teams and became very physical for the remaining time. Eight cautions were given - 7 in the second half alone. The Chargers came up with the game winner at the 67 minute mark when an Ancilla player centered a ball in the box about 12 yards out. Kim came out to play the ball aggressively, but a Charger forward was able to get a head on the ball tipping it over the Lakeland keeper for the goal. 

Kettani's Comments: "The team never gave up, but let up a couple unfortunate goals. We'll get back to work so we don't repeat this outcome."

Next up: The Lakers travel to Donaldson, IN for a rematch with the Chargers on Sunday at 2pm.