UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- Penn State men’s soccer advances to the Big Ten Championship after a double overtime, penalty shootout show at Jeffrey Field. The 1-1 draw after regulation sent the teams into two double overtime periods after which the score remained knotted. The Nittany Lions outscored the Buckeyes 4-3 in penalty shootouts to advance to the Championship.
Kris Shakes’ save on the final attempt of the shootout sent the Nittany Lions to win 4-3. Goals from Peter Mangione, Femi Awodesu, Matthew Henderson and Ben Liscum during the shootout lifted Penn State to a spot in the conference championship on Sunday, Nov. 12 at noon.
Samson Kpardeh scored the game-tying goal off assists from Atem Kato and Kris Shakes during the first half of regulation.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half
A penalty kick was awarded to Ohio State in the early minutes of the game after a foul was called on Mohamed Cisset in the box. The Big Ten Midfielder of the Year in red, Laurence Wootton scored the first goal of the game in the 3rd minute.
Penn State continued to press throughout the first half but the Buckeyes managed two shots on the Nittany Lions before the blue and white could gain offensive momentum. What seemed like a routine laser of a throw from Shakes from the box after regaining control for Penn State, fed Kato the perfect ball. Kato headed it out to Kpardeh who dribbled through his defender and sent a perfect ball past the Buckeyes keeper.
Two chances for Penn State in the final minutes of the half from Mangione were saved by Pete Van Euwen of Ohio State.
The score after 45 minutes of play was knotted at…
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