The Austin Kangaroos and the Dallas Christian Crusaders men’s soccer teams battled to a 2-2 tie Tuesday. The Jack Pierce Memorial Complex on the campus of Austin College in Sherman, Texas was the venue for the thrilling match.
The Crusaders (1-1-2) scored first on a goal off the leg of Kevin Jacinto. Jacinto scored 3:19 seconds in to the first half.
The Roos answered 4:35 into the first half when Richard Perez scored tying the game.
Luis Garza-Rios scored his third goal of the season
Austin College’s Luis Garza-Rios put the Kangaroos on top with a penalty kick goal. It was Garza-Rios’ team leading third goal of the season.
The Kangaroos led 2-2 at the half.
Dallas Christian scored the only goal of the second half when David Rivas found the back of the net.
Next up for the Roos
The Kangaroos men’s soccer team (1-0-1) will host University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 7 p.m.