Holland sends Hawks past NIACC in final minute

NORFOLK, Neb. – Samuel Holland (London, England) utilized a free-kick in the final minute to give the Northeast Community College men's soccer team a 2-1 victory over North Iowa Area Community College on Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Field in Norfolk.

The Hawks (6-6, 6-6 ICCAC) received a goal in the 29^th-minute via an own goal from a corner kick to take a 1-0 lead at halftime. The Trojans struck back later in the game, but Holland sent a free-kick through the net in the 89^th-minute to seal the win for the Hawks.

"This was an exciting game and an exciting win for the men," head coach Chad Miller said. "We gave up a lot of shots, but our defense did what was needed to win the game. A foul in the final minute set up a free kick for Sam who then shot a great ball into the corner net for the win!"

Jyson Breitbarth (Hilo, Hawaii) held strong in the net, tallying 10 saves.

The Hawks return to the pitch at 3 p.m. Saturday against Southeastern Community College in Norfolk.

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