Mesquite Outlaws Lose Nail-Biter to Tacoma Stars, 5-8
January 4, 2020 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Texas Outlaws News Release
MESQUITE, Texas - The Mesquite Outlaws lost a hard-fought battle against the Tacoma Stars, 5-8. Two goals scored in less than 30 seconds late in the fourth period weren't enough for the Outlaws to win. Attendance at the game was 1,783.
The first half was dominated by the Stars, who scored 5 goals to the Outlaws' 2. Stars forwards Nick Perera and Alex Megson each scored twice, with Perera's first score coming during a power play. Midfielder Micheal Ramos had two assists. For the Outlaws, forward Anthony Powell had a goal and an assist. The assist came on a goal scored by midfielder Oscar Romero, in only his second game in an Outlaws jersey.
In the third period, Romero scored another goal, this one assisted by forward VcMor Eligwe. It was followed by a third goal from the Stars' Perera, and another by midfielder Jamael Cox. Then came two goals in 29 seconds from the Outlaws: The first by forward Bradlee Baladez, assisted by defender Rio Ramirez, and the next by Powell. The Outlaws pulled goalie Eduardo "Pollo" Cortes and put in sixth attacker Cody Ellis, but couldn't score again. The period ended after an empty-net goal by Stars defender Alex Casares.
Stars of the game were Megson of Tacoma and Powell of Mesquite. Tacoma broke a four-game losing streak with the win.
The Outlaws' next game is vs. the Monterrey Flash on Jan. 11 at 7:05 p.m. in the Mesquite Arena. There will be a FREE post-game concert by Imponente Sierreño. Tickets are available at mesquiteoutlaws.com. Games can also be viewed on MASL.tv.
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