HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Ali Taleb's 58th minute equalizer gave the Northern Kentucky men's soccer team a hard-fought draw with the No. 24 ranked Bowling Green Falcons on Tuesday night.
The draw moved NKU's unbeaten streak to four matches.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Northern Kentucky - 1, Bowling Green - 1
LOCATION: NKU Soccer Stadium (Highland Heights, KY)
RECORDS: Northern Kentucky: 1-2-4 (0-0-1 Horizon), Bowling Green: 5-1-1 (1-0-0 MAC)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- After failing to register a shot in the first half, Northern Kentucky unleashed an offensive onslaught in the second half, registering five total shots with three on target.
- Yonatan Cohen's assist on Taleb's goal marked his second of the season.
- Taleb's goal marked his sixth shot on goal this season, the most on the team.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Northern Kentucky held Bowling Green off the board until the 35th minute, when Trace Terry netted the opening goal for the Falcons.
- Ali Taleb scored in the 58th minute to equalize the match.
- Northern Kentucky held the score at 1-1 to a scoreless draw.
UP NEXT
- Northern Kentucky hosts Oakland in Horizon League action this Saturday at NKU Soccer Stadium.
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