While it was all tied up 0-0 at halftime, Lincoln was not quite Omaha South's equal in the second half in their first game on Saturday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Omaha South Packers who were credited with the victory. The Omaha South Packers got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Lincoln Lynx's two. While losing is never fun, Lincoln can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' soccer rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 61st in Iowa, while Omaha South is ranked eighth in Nebraska).
Lincoln has fallen quite a ways from their 12-6 record last season and are now at 1-5. As for Omaha South, their win bumped their record up to 10-3.
Lincoln will look to defend their home pitch in their second game on Saturday against Omaha Northwest at 6:30 p.m. Omaha Northwest's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Omaha South, they are on the road again on Monday to play Creighton Prep at 4:30 p.m. Creighton Prep will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Omaha South surely won't give up without a fight.
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