SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – In the first of a double header this weekend in the Pizza Ranch Classic, Men's Soccer left it late and scored with 45 seconds left on the clock to defeat Dordt University, 1-0.
 
Following a defeat to Midland on Wednesday, the Vikings had the opportunity to right their wrongs and bounce back in non-conference play. In early proceedings, the Vikings controlled possession but struggled to develop this into attacks in the final third. In return, Dordt played a more direct style of play that allowed them to win set pieces and cause threats aerially. Luckily, this year's Vikings' defense is much taller than previous years, with Paulo Marques, Charlie Wells, Martin Launay, and Daniel Sandoval all defending excellently. Again, Scott Pengelly made crucial stops to keep the score goalless going into the half.
 
In the 2^nd half, it was much of the same story. In the 56^th minute, Pengelly made an outstanding save following a cross into the box, which was one of many combative actions by the Vikings' defense. After this point, the game became scrappy with many fouls, resulting in 4 yellow cards for each side. With the clock ticking down, Marco Kramer picked the ball up in midfield and drove at the Dordt defense before sliding the ball through to Warren Sung, who slotted the ball home with just 45 seconds left on the clock. With the Vikings' bench erupting, the game was closed out with class and composure, resulting in a 1-0 victory for the Vikings.
 
MATCH NOTES

• Grand View collected 4 yellow cards, all in the 2^nd half
• Warren Sung made it 2 goals in 2 games for the Liverpool, England native
• Grand View had 11 shots, compared to Dordt's 8

 
UP NEXT
 
The Vikings have a quick turnaround this weekend. They go again tomorrow against Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. This game kicks off at 7:15PM, and a win would crown Grand View the Pizza Ranch Classic 2024 champions.