Nebraska High School Soccer - Omaha Central held off by Kearney
April 13, 2024: Kearney, NE 68845 In Saturday's non-league battle, the host Kearney Bearcats soccer squad scored a close 4-3 triumph over the Omaha Central Eagles.
The Bearcats (8-5) will now prepare for their battle against Pius X (Lincoln, NE). The Thunderbolts come into the non-league battle with a 5-7 record. In their last battle, Pius X was nipped by Omaha Central (Omaha, NE), 3-1, in a non-league bout.
In their next game, the Eagles battle the Westview (Omaha, NE) in a non-league bout, on Monday, April 15. Omaha Central will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The enter the bout with a 0-10 record after their 6-0 non-league loss to Mount Michael Benedictine (Elkhorn, NE).
Match Summary
Kearney 4 - Omaha Central 3
Kearney Scoring:
58' = Krason Rahe (assist Colt Straka)
59' = Krason Rahe
63' = Kaden Slaymaker (assist Colt Straka)
87' = Colt Straka (assist Krason Rahe)
Central Scoring:
7' = Siidi Adan
23' = Valentin Leitner
54' = Valentin Leitner
Game Summary:
Kearney overcame a 3-0 deficit with 20 minutes remaining to tie and game 3-3 and eventually winning in OT 4-3. Sophomore, Krason Rahe scored back to back goals in the second half, and Colt Straka scored the game winner in OT, in addition to having 2 assists on the day. Kearney improves to 8-5 on the season.
