Jarrar Pushes Express Men Past Lakeland 3-2

Ahmad Jarrar, pictured here, scored back-to-back goals with his team down 1-0 in the second half to help the Express defeat Lakeland 3-2. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Ahmad Jarrar, pictured here, scored back-to-back goals with his team down 1-0 in the second half to help the Express defeat Lakeland 3-2. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

Kirtland, OH---Ahmad Jarrar scored back-to-back goals with his team down a goal in the second half to help the Express men's soccer team defeat Lakeland Community College 3-2 this afternoon.

The Lakers scored in the 26th minute and took a 1-0 lead into the break. Jarrar then scored in the 66th and 74th minutes to give the Express the lead.

Jacob Martin added a third goal for the Express in the 76th minute before the Lakers answered back with their second goal in the 85th minute.

Ryan Wicher played the entire game in goal for the Express, and he made four saves on goal.

Notes

The Express are now 11-3-1 this year, and they have won two straight. Their next action will be Saturday at home against Monroe Community College at 1 p.m.

Jarrar now has seven goals this year, while Martin added to his team-high total with his 11th today. Jarrar is third on the team in goals scored after today's game.