Benedictine University Mesa men's soccer scored three unanswered goals in the final 17 minutes to complete a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over OUAZ on Thursday night at Spirit Field.
The Redhawks created several opportunities in the opening half, putting five shots on goal despite entering halftime down 1-0.
Rafael Machado helped keep Benedictine within striking distance, recording five saves in the first 45 minutes.
OUAZ extended its advantage to 2-0 in the 66th minute, but Benedictine quickly shifted the momentum.
Franco Marambio started the comeback in the 74th minute, finding the back of the net off an assist from
Lampros Zervas for his fourth goal of the season.
Just over three minutes later,
Pol Bistue delivered the equalizer, scoring in the 78th minute to bring the Redhawks level at 2-2.
With the match nearing its conclusion, Benedictine completed the comeback. Following a Redhawks corner kick,
Jackson O'Connor scored the game-winner in the 90th minute off an assist from
Pol Bistue, giving Benedictine its first lead of the night and sealing the 3-2 victory.
Benedictine finished the match with 16 shots, including 12 on goal, and eight corner kicks.
Kobe Bewicke led the Redhawks with four shots, all on goal, while
Rafael Machado finished with seven saves in the win.
