ROCK ISLAND, Ill. -- The Augustana Vikings men's soccer team battled through 90 minutes against the No. 25 North Park Vikings on Saturday, resulting in a 2-1 loss for Augie.
Both teams played to a scoreless draw through the opening 45 minutes. North Park generated eight shots in the opening half, putting three on frame, but Elias Banke turned each opportunity away. Augustana created its own chances as well, recording three shots before halftime.
The deadlock continued into the second half, with both teams trading opportunities in an increasingly physical match. Augie nearly broke through in the 53rd minute when Eddie Smith forced a save from the North Park goalkeeper, followed by another shot from Silas Wise five minutes later.
North Park broke through in the 61st minute, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage before doubling their lead in the 83rd minute to make it 2-0.
Augie responded just four minutes later, as Wes Karubas pulled the Vikings within one, finishing a chance created by Chris Dingle in the 87th minute. The goal gave the home team renewed momentum and set up a frantic closing stretch.
The Vikings pressed for an equalizer during the final minutes, but North Park held firm to secure the 2-1 victory.
Karubas finished with two shots and the lone Augustana goal, while Dingle was credited with the assist. Eddie Smith and Jamie K'Otieno each recorded a shot on goal, and Banke posted nine saves in his 90 minutes in goal.
With the loss, Augie moves to 3-3-3 on the season and 0-2-1 in conference action. The Vikings will be back in action on Oct. 7 to host Wheaton in a midweek CCIW clash.
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