Thursday’s Report

Joplin Eagles – 5
Ozark Tigers – 0
The Tigers opened strong Thursday evening, pushing down into the visitor’s end and creating opportunities, even putting a ball off of the crossbar about 10 minutes into the game (Ryan?) Unfortunately for the hosts, the Eagle’s had already taken a 1-0 lead 2 minutes earlier when so. Parker Maher buried a ball from Geovanni Lara on a nice counterattack. Slowly but surely the Eagle’s began to establish the rhythm of the game, getting a second goal in the 25th from Lucas Kemper, off of a Danny McDonald assist.

The Tiger’s responded to the challenge by coming out and earning a free kick just outside the box to open the 2nd but once again, the Eagle’s broke the Tiger’s down with a counter attack, this time Maher (think Bill Maher, from HBO when pronouncing Parker’s last name, and trust me you need to learn it) making a 40 yard run down the middle of the Tiger’s defense before burying his shot as he entered the box. The Eagles completed the scoring with Danny McDonald finishing off a sitter from Joe Rice’s hard work (video) in the 60th and finally Jordan Wood, from Maher (try it again) in the 64th (video). When asked prior to the game how the Eagle’s were getting their results this season, Coach Ed Miller’s response was a simple “we are a pretty good team”, which was born out on the turf at Ozark Thursday as they dominated another pretty good team at Ozark.

Nixa Eagles – 1
Carthage Tigers – 0
Goal by Robert Neatherly

Bolivar Liberators – 5
Aurora Houn’Dawgs - 0

Webb City Cardinals – 4
Thom Jefferson – 0

Poplar Bluff Mules - 2
West Plains Zizzers - 0

Waynesville Tigers – 2
Rock Bridge Bruins – 1
After a scoreless first half, the Tigers got the lead in the 49th on Ben Moore’s goal, on a ball that fell to him when Kyle Varner’s shot was deflected. Karl Dupont extended the lead two minutes later, assisted by Kevin Johnson which became important when Rock Bridge narrowed the lead on a PK. The Tigers defense held on for the win.

Hillcrest Hornets -
Neosho Wildcats -

Greenwood Blue Jays – 5
Monett Cubs – 0
Greenwood jumped out to a very early 2-0 lead, scoring goals in the 4th, and 23rd minutes of the first half. The second half saw the Cubs respond, pushing Springfield Greenwood early and often, but were unable to score on the frigid evening. Greenwood tacked on a third goal in the 20th minute of the second half to increase their advantage. Greenwood finished the scoring with two goals in the final ten minutes of the game. “Springfield Greenwood is a quality opponent. I know the team wishes we could have played this game at full strength.” said Monett Coach Jeremy Wilson. Greenwood’s goals were scored by Jordan Johnston, Chris Aiken (2), Cory McCoy, and Stuart Beezley.

Branson Pirates – 2
Willard Tigers – 1
Carlos Reyes and Fernando Cedeno scored for the Pirate’s as they put together a full 80 minutes of soccer Thursday night, and earning a COC victory

Cassville Wildcats – 2
Carl Junction Bulldogs – 1

St Charles W –
Washington -

Borgia vs Rolla – CANCELED

Camdenton Lakers at Jeff City Jays – CANCELED due to field conditions

New Covenant vs Catholic – CANCELED due to field conditions, no replay planned