Boys Soccer: Stars fast start sinks Tigers

Jake Bauman battles for a loose ball (photo by Jim Lindquist)

Holy Angels converted a pair of penalty kicks in the games first 18 minutes enroute to a 7-0 Missota Conference win over the Tigers Tuesday night at Tiger Stadium.

Farmington (4-1-1) entered the contest one-half game behind the Stars (5-0-0) in the race for the conference title but the two early goals took some air out of the Tigers balloon.

Farmington coach Julian Buss credited the Stars for their quality play but added the two foul calls remain a mystery.

"The official never consulted with his assistants on either of these calls, nor did I get any explanation," Buss said, "even after standing 10 yards out onto the field requesting one. Nothing." 

Holy Angels went on to build a 5-0 halftime lead and then added a couple of exclamation point goals after the break to all but put the 2012 league hardware in its trophy case.

Senior goalkeepers Sam Peterson and Isaac Toenjes split the net duties with each finishing with seven saves.

Urive Omana uses his head (photo by Jim Lindquist)

Buss said despite the one-sided loss he was proud of his team's effort.

"I was extremely proud of how our team kept their heads level when things were obviously not going our way," he said. "You see it so often when a team gets down and things start to fall part. Not so with this group. I saw a lot of character and leadership out here tonight."

The Tiger coach had special words of praise for his 13 seniors who may have played their final home game


"Thank you, seniors," he said.  "You went out with a loss by score, but a victory in character and leadership.  As a coach I couldn’t be prouder."
 

Farmington (8-6-1) closes out its regular and Missota Conference seasons Thursday at Shakopee and then awaits the Section 1 seeding process. Post-season play begins next week.