Grand Rapids - Calvin's men's soccer (10-6-1, 5-4-1 MIAA) invited Alma (8-7-1, 6-2-1 MIAA) to Grand Rapids, Michigan for their second meeting in MIAA league play. Neither team was able to score throughout the 110 minutes of action, which resulted in a 0-0 tie.
The first half was controlled by the Scots as they took four shots to Calvin's two. Senior goalkeeper Justin Bouw (Unity Christian) stopped two shot in the period. The second half was pushed by the Knights in their attempting five shots on goal to Alma's two, a couple of which rolled just wide of the net. The game got tough down the stretch as Calvin and Alma combined for 22 fouls in the second half alone. The two overtime periods were dominated by Calvin, who took seven shots to Alma's one. Each team had a goal called back in the second overtime because of offside calls.
Sophomore Joel Veldhouse (Sioux Falls Christian) led the Knight's attack with four shots and was followed by sophomore Dave DeBoer (Western Michigan Christian) who ripped three at the net. The Knights were also held in the game by great defensive play by freshman Kurt Visker (Grand Rapids Christian) in the center defensive position.
The Knights will be back in action this Saturday, October 22nd, as they travel to meet the Olivet Comets. The game is set to start at 1:30 p.m.