The Crookston Pirate Boys Soccer team struggled offensively and was shutout by the Detroit Lakes Lakers 5-0 in a game played in Detroit Lakes.
FIRST HALF –
Detroit Lakes didn’t waste anytime getting on the scoreboard when they scored two minutes into the game. The Lakers added another goal 10 minutes later and led 2-0 12 minutes into the game.
Crookston battle back and had several scoring chances later in the half, but came up empty. “We had a couple of shots on goal where we could have got within a goal,” said Pirate Coach Lon Boike. “But we weren’t able to get the ball in the net.” Crookston trailed 2-0 going into halftime.
SECOND HALF –
Detroit Lakes continued to control play in the second half and scored six minutes into the half for a 3-0 lead. Two minutes later, the Lakers scored again to take a commanding 4-0 lead. Crookston settled down and kept the Lakers scoreless until the Pirates gave Detroit Lakes a penalty shot with a little over a minute left in the game. The Lakers scored and took a 5-0 lead, which was the final score. “I thought the boys really battle hard tonight,” said Coach Boike. “I was proud of how hard we played tonight.”
Crookston drops to 2-6 on the year and will travel to East Grand Forks on Thursday.
| 1st | 2nd | Final | |
| CROOKSTON | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Detroit Lakes | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Scoring
2:00 – DL – Noah Meyer
12:00 – DL – Avery Young
46:00 – DL – Noah Meyer
48:00 – DL – Avery Young
78:34 – DL – Cade Reep (PK)
| SAVES | Final |
| Blake Melsa – Crox | 12 |
| Detroit Lakes | 5 |
