Ramlo's goal lifts Saints to state title
DES MOINES - Connor Ramlo picked the perfect time to score his first state tournament goal.
The Cedar Rapids Xavier sophomore tapped the ball past the Storm Lake goalie in the 77th minute of the Class 2A championship match Saturday at Cownie Soccer Park. The goal broke a 1-1 tie and pushed the Saints past the Tornadoes for the Class 2A title, their third in four seasons.
“We had a good shot at scoring and I knew we needed one then just to get the win,” Ramlo said. “I was just there to put a touch on it and it snuck past the keeper.”
Following a scoreless first half, Xavier (14-5) took a 1-0 lead in the 58th minute when senior Eli Smith scored. With time running out, Storm Lake (15-2) used a goal by Peter Mulgae in the 71st minute as an equalizer when he pushed the ball past keeper Paul Cavin following an initial kick off the goalpost.
Last Updated on Saturday, 01 June 2013 17:48
