Sal Sanchez got the scoring going for the Bobcats in the first half with a nice goal off of a brilliant pass from Yahir Mercado. The Badgers would answer right back to tie the game before the half at 1-1. Arkadelphia would then score two goals to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Bobcats. A few changes were made, as they switched the game plan up and put an extra Bobcat up top, and Hope answered the bell with 2 goals in the final 16 minutes of the game to force a tie. Johnathon Hernandez, back on the pitch after a game off, scored both goals for Hope in the 2nd half. Hernandez's goals were assisted by Sal Sanchez and Nathan Sanchez.
Hope will be looking to carry some momentum from their second-half offensive surge into Morrilton tonight, as this is a crucial contest, and is a must-win for Hope.
Photos Taken by Madelyne Maclaughlin