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Duluth East edges North St. Paul in overtime to remain unbeaten

By Dominic Davis, SportsEngine, 09/07/18, 8:30PM CDT

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William Francis netted the game-winning goal for the Greyhounds.

William Francis (4) slides the game-winning goal past goalkeeper Doug Habte (00). Duluth East heads home with a 2-1 overtime win over North St. Paul on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine

William Francis (4) slides the game-winning goal past goalkeeper Doug Habte (00). Duluth East heads home with a 2-1 overtime win over North St. Paul on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine

Saturday’s match between Duluth East and North St. Paul appeared to be going down as a draw. Both teams kept the game level at 1-1 through regulation and overtime, however, the Greyhounds had other plans as the second overtime period began.

Midfielder Seth Hoffman (11) works the ball around defender Jebril Mohammed. Hoffman connected on a penalty kick in the first half to tie the score at one. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine

Midfielder Seth Hoffman (11) works the ball around defender Jebril Mohammed. Hoffman connected on a penalty kick in the first half to tie the score at one. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine

First Report

Duluth East defeated North St. Paul 2-1 with a late overtime winner from William Francis at North St. Paul High School on Saturday.

The Polars (2-2, 1-0) opened up the scoring 18 minutes in when Ahmad Jalloh stole the ball from a defender in front of him and lobbed a shot over Greyhounds goalie Oliver Hasler.

Duluth East, ranked No. 4 in Class 2A by the coaches’ association, was given a penalty kick from a handball in the box. Seth Hoffman converted the spot kick to tie the match 1-1.

The Greyhounds (6-0-1) held the edge in possession time in the second half, but were not able to take advantage of their opportunities.

Neither team’s goalkeeper was tested much early in the game. For the Greyhounds, Hasler made four saves. Doug Habte stopped three shots for the Polars.

Both teams made a late push to win in regulation, but were unable to capitalize on their chances, resulting in overtime.

Ahmad Jalloh (16) battles for possession at midfield with Zach Lanigan. Jalloh scored the Polars' only goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Greyhounds at Polar Field in North St. Paul. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine

Ahmad Jalloh (16) battles for possession at midfield with Zach Lanigan. Jalloh scored the Polars' only goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Greyhounds at Polar Field in North St. Paul. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine

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