PELLA, IOWA – Luther broke open the 1-1 draw in the second half with two goals to take care of the Dutch 3-1. Two goals came from Marcos Vila (Madrid, Spain/I.E.S San Fernando) and one from Luis Figueroa (San Juan, Puerto Rico/High Mowing School). The Norse improve to 9-3-5 overall and 3-0-4 in A-R-C Conference play.
 
JUMP IN CONFERENCE STANDINGS
The Norse all season have liked to jump out in front of their opponents. In the 6^th minute Will Overberg (Ankeny, Iowa/Ankeny Centennial) charged through the Central defense and fired a shot towards goal. It was initially stopped by the Dutch goalkeeper but he couldn't hold onto it as Marcos Vila (Madrid, Spain/I.E.S San Fernando) was there to put it away. Then 27 minutes later Central leveled the game at 1 with a goal from Coleman Manuel. The game was all tied up 1-1 at the half.
 
Luther wasn't going to let this game end in a draw. As just 42 seconds into the half Marcos Vila (Madrid, Spain/I.E.S San Fernando) found the back of the net for the second time. He used his foot skills to fake out two defenders sending it low to the opposite corner giving the Norse back the lead. But that wouldn't be the only goal of the half for Luther. In the 48^th minute Javier Pastor Valls (Mutxamel, Spain/The Kiski School (PA) kept the ball in play feeding it to Luis Figueroa (San Juan, Puerto Rico/High Mowing School) who put it low and away from the Central goalkeeper. The Norse defeat the Dutch 3-1.
 
For the men's 2022 A-R-C Conference Tournament all six spots are up for grabs. The results around the league today made it a tight race that will come down to the final game of the regular season on Tuesday October 25^th. Currently Luther sits with 13 points tied with Wartburg. Both teams have records of 3-0-4. The way it stands right now is Loras at the top the standings with 16 points. The conference tournament begins next weekend. 
 
TOP NORSE

• Fifth Year Marcos Vila (Madrid, Spain/I.E.S San Fernando) continues to lead the Norse after scoring his 11^th and 12^th goals of the season.
• Sophomore Luis Figueroa (San Juan, Puerto Rico/High Mowing School) found the back of the net for the first time this season and his first goal of his career.

UP NEXT
It's the final home game of the regular season against Coe College on Tuesday October 25^th. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. CT at the Luther Soccer Field.
 
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