FARMINGTON, Minn. – The Farmington Tigers girls soccer team fell to the Hastings Raiders 2-1 in a hard-fought match on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Despite an impressive goal late in the first half, the Tigers were unable to complete the comeback and remain winless in non-conference action.
RECAP
Hastings started strong, scoring just over three minutes into the contest to take an early 1-0 lead. With eight minutes remaining in the first half, the Raiders extended their lead to 2-0 with a long lob shot from 35 yards out that snuck over the Farmington keeper's head.
The Tigers responded in the final minutes of the first half, as Katelyn Kiage's throw-in found Mackenzie Colsant, who delivered a perfectly placed pass to Summer Groff. Groff, in full stride, sent a shot across the field into the back of the net to cut the deficit to 2-1.
Both teams played solid defense in the second half, resulting in a scoreless remainder of the match. Despite several attempts, Farmington could not find the equalizer.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will return to South Suburban Conference action on Monday, September 30, as they host Prior Lake at Tiger Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m.
