Penalty Kick Decides Midland/Doane Matchup

CRETE, Neb. – A first-half penalty kick proved to be the difference Wednesday evening as Doane dropped a 1–0 decision to No. 25 Midland in GPAC men's soccer action at Memorial Stadium/Papik Field.

Midland's Hugo Garcia-Rosado Duran converted from the spot in the 43rd minute after a foul in the box, giving the Warriors the only goal they would need. Doane battled throughout, matching Midland with 13 shots apiece and holding a slight 7–6 edge in shots on goal, but couldn't find the equalizer.

Doane generated several quality chances in the opening half, including early attempts from Guillermo Hamue, Nicolas Jones, Luis Aragon, and Kai Goodman, all denied by Midland goalkeeper Tomas Reyes, who finished with seven saves in the shutout. Goodman and Aragon led the Tigers with four and three shots, respectively, while Curtis Oberg anchored the defense with five saves in goal.

Despite consistent second-half pressure and three corner kicks on the night, the Tigers couldn't break through against the conference leaders.

With the result, Doane falls to 2-7-2 overall and 1-2-2 in GPAC play. Midland improves to 10-1-2 and 4-0-1 in league action. The Tigers continue conference play this weekend, hosting Northwestern on Saturday morning at 10 AM.

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