SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Joplin boys soccer opened the Parkview tournament with a shootout win over Liberty North, 4-3, on Friday.
Joplin’s Luciano Reyes had two goals, one in the 12th minute before finding the back of the net in the 40th minute to tie the game at 2-2. Adam Badr and Adam Montanez each had assists. Montanez also added a goal of his own in the 57th minute to give the Eagles the lead.
Ethan Decker tied the game up for Liberty North in the 75th minute on an unassisted goal.
Joplin’s Andrew Jordan had seven saves with 10 shots on goal and saved two out of five PKs.
Nick Onnen saved five of eight shots for Liberty North, while Steven Haley saved one of five PKs.
Joplin continues action in the Parkview tournament on Saturday.
