(photo by Jim Lindquist)
Graham Spark's direct kick from 30 yards out 10 minutes into the second half provided the difference in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Section 1AA rival Rochester Mayo at Tiger Stadium.
"We outplayed them and had more opportunities," Tiger coach Julian Buss aid, "but unfortunately, we were not able to finish.
"Mayo was very aggressive and as a result we were awarded several kicks but were not able to punish them for it."
As for the winning goal, Buss said goalie Chad Stivers didn't have much of a chance.
"The kick was aided by the wind and there wasn't much Chad could do about it," he said.
After Mayo scored, the Tigers moved sweeper Sam Leske to forward to try and generate more offense but couldn't get the ball by Mayo keeper Justin Aldrich.
"It was a tough loss emotionally," Buss said, "but I don't think it affects our ability to reach our season goals. We are striving for a Section 1AA championship. There are a lot of teams in the section who are very close to each other in terms of record and ability. I believe we can compete with all of them."
Farmington will take its 6-2-1 season record into Tuesday's Missota Conference home game with Chanhassen. Thursday the Tigers return to Tiger Stadium for a date with Shakopee.
