![Washington's Kimu Kasha (blue) works to control the ball in front of Kennedy's Ryan Walker during the first half of Tuesday's game at Kingston Stadium. Second-ranked Kennedy kncoked off No.5 Washington, 3-2, in a penalty kick shootout. (Photo by Joe Bishop)](/images/resized/images/photos/washington/bsoccer/04_200_206.jpg)
Althoff helps No.2 Cougars clip Wash
Kennedy goalkeeper Nathan Althoff stared Washington All-American Austin Bergstrom squarely in the eye Tuesday night in the final round of their dramatic PK Shootout at Kingston Stadium.
He never blinked.
Althoff made a diving stop on Bergstrom's left-footed boot to give No.2 Kennedy a 3-2 victory over No.5 Washington under the lights.
"I just had a feeling where he was going to go," said Althoff. "I went with it and it worked."
Needless to say, Althoff knew he was staring at an All-American when Bergstrom lined up for his free shot from just 12 yards away.
"That makes it extra special," he said.
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