FHSU Athletics
HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State Men's Soccer team kicked off the season with a 3-1 win against the MSU Denver Roadrunners. The Tiger offense scored three goals, two by the transfer from Slippery Rock University, Alex Plimmer.
Fort Hays State opened its scoring in the 22nd minute when Alex Plimmer scored on a cross by David Ivarsson. Plimmer was there for the rebound for an easy tap-in with the goalkeeper out of position. The stalemate did not last long as the Tigers found another opportunity in the 33rd minute. Jackson Elgas crossed the ball into the box that was around a few Tigers, but Alex Plimmer finished it to score his second goal on the day.
At the end of the half, the Tigers out shot the Roadrunners 6-1 and had possession for the majority of the half.
Out of the half, Alex Plimmer was fouled on the pitch and put a perfectly placed cross into the box for Blake Arndt to ricochet into the goal during the 52nd minute. Only two minutes after the insurance goal by Arndt, the Roadrunners got one for themselves. Eduardo Gentile crossed it for Aaron Biggerstaff to cut the lead 3-1.
Fort Hays State ended up getting out shot 7-3 in the second half, but the Tigers stellar defense was able to keep the comfortable lead. The game was fairly physical with three cards and 22 fouls throughout the match.
The Tigers are at home for their next match, facing UC Colorado Springs Sunday, September 3rd, 1:00 p.m. before heading on the road for the first time this season to face Maryville and Rockhurst.