Here at Ryan HS tonight, the place to be for a fun playoff soccer match. Crosstown rivals Ryan (18-3-3) and Denton (17-5-2) battle for the third time this year, but now with their seasons on the line in the Region I-5A boys quarterfinals. Live updates below for @sports_drc!
Pretty strong wind blowing out of the north ahead of this one. Could be a key factor in the match.
Ryan takes the opening kickoff, and will play into the wind to start this one.
4' 1-0, Ryan Goal Ryan! Raiders get a free kick in a dangerous spot, and ball eventually ends up in the back of the net. Didn't get a good look at who scored it. @brodskysdeal is on the PA and said it was Chase Biering who scored it.
@brodskysdeal Before we get too far along, just wanted to highlight the strong attendance from both fan bases. Lots of students in particular.
@brodskysdeal 31' 2-0, Ryan Another goal for the Raiders, this one scored by Giovanni Orozco.
Halftime Ryan 2, Denton 0 The Raiders looked in control for most of the first half, and were rewarded for it with goals by Chase Biering (4') and Giovanni Orozco (31'). Just 40 minutes left to decide who advances to the Region I-5A tournament.
We're back underway for the second half. Wind has mostly died down.
49' 2-1, Ryan Goal Denton! The Broncos are now on the board as Favian Martinez sent a long ball down the middle and Cris Ordonez headed it over the Ryan keeper. Happened as I was writing in my notes, so no video unfortunately.
64' 2-2 Denton with an equalizer! Joel Rodriguez knocks this into the bottom right corner, and it's all tied up.
65' 3-2, Ryan The Raiders are quickly back in front as Chase Biering sends this one in from the left side, and Orozco scores it.