9 saves in 2nd straight shutout
Farmington (1-0-1) didn't come home with a win from Saturday night's 0-0 tie with defending Section 1AA champion Lakeville North but according to coach Julian Buss, the draw marked a big step forward for his program.
"We passed another test," he said. "Could we play tough on the road under the lights against a defending champion. The answer is 'yes'.
"The boys proved in this game that they have elevated the level of play to what can be expected from the Farmington boys soccer program....We walk away from this game with our chins up."
Both teams had their chances in the defensive-oriented contest. Tiger forwards Brandon Scott and Cole Landwehr each had good looks at the net.
North also had its opportunities but couldn't get the ball past Tiger keeper Chad Stivers who made a critical save with one minute remaining in the second overtime period.
Stivers finished with nine saves in posting his second straight shutout.
The Tigers return home next week to host a pair of non-conference tilts, Tuesday, Aug. 30, against Rochester John Marshall and Thursday versus Rosemount.
