PHOENIX, Ariz. —
Brody Donovan scored the game-winning goal in the second half as Park University Gilbert earned a 2-1 victory over OUAZ on Saturday night at Reach 11 Soccer Complex, securing another important GSAC win.
The Buccaneers controlled much of the first half, creating several quality chances but entering halftime scoreless. Park-Gilbert recorded nine shots in the opening 45 minutes, including a pair of attempts that hit the post. Park-Gilbert broke through first though just 1:36 into the second half.
Brody Donovan created the opportunity that resulted in an own goal, putting the Buccaneers ahead 1-0 in the 47th minute.
OUAZ responded in the 64th minute when Mason Whisler scored off an assist from Matthew DePaco to level the match at 1-1. Park-Gilbert answered 10 minutes later, as Donovan found the back of the net in the 74th minute following a pass from
Anton Aaltonen. The goal was Donovan's ninth of the season and proved to be the decisive moment in the contest.
The Buccaneers finished with a 13-8 advantage in shots and put five attempts on target. Both teams recorded four corner kicks, while goalkeeper
Nicklas Lagesen made three saves to help preserve the victory.
With the victory, Park-Gilbert improves to 8-5-0 overall and 5-3-0 in GSAC play. Donovan finished with three shots, two on target, one goal and one assist, while Aaltonen recorded a team-high six shots and an assist. The Buccaneers have now won both meetings with OUAZ this season.
Park-Gilbert returns to Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa on Thursday, Oct. 15, to host Hope International University. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
