ORANGE CITY, Iowa — Northwestern (13-2-3) and Mount Marty (3-6-5) played every second of soccer possible in the GPAC tournament matchup, with Northwestern recording 34 shots and 10 on goal compared to Mount Marty's 4 shots and 3 on goal. However, Mount Marty prevailed in penalty kicks 5-4.

The matchup started with strong defensive performances in the first half, resulting in a scoreless period. Northwestern's Edoardo Alessandrini made some routine saves, stopping shots from Jose De Araujo and Oliver Danzer early in the game. The Red Raiders applied pressure with multiple attempts from Miller Rojas and Daniel Lindahl, but all shots on goal were saved. Despite several corner kicks and shots, Northwestern was unable to convert their opportunities into goals. The half concluded with the score tied at 0-0.

The defensive battle continued in the second half, with neither team managing to score. However, the Raiders put on some extreme pressure offensively. Jovany Kabongo was active for the Raiders, taking multiple shots, including one saved by Mount Marty's goalkeeper in the 73rd minute. Northwestern's Juan Miranda also came close, hitting the crossbar in the 52nd minute and Gonzalo Domingo hit the crossbar in the 53rd. Mount Marty'had a chance in the 77th minute, but the shot went wide right and was Mount Marty's only shot attempt in the second half and both overtimes. Despite several attempts, including blocked and off-target shots from the Raiders, both sides ended the period scoreless.

The overtime period between the Raiders and Mount Marty began with both teams striving to break the scoreless deadlock. Northwestern's Drew Darnold came close in the 92nd minute, hitting the crossbar off a volley, the Raider's third shot that hit the crossbar. Mount Marty committed multiple fouls during the period, one resulting in a yellow card for Oliver Danzer in the 97th minute. The Raiders continued to press, with attempts from Giulio Palombo and Diego Quintero both narrowly missing the mark. Despite several opportunities, the period ended with neither team able to score.

In the second overtime period, Northwestern applied early pressure with Jannes Kuehn taking two blocked shots in quick succession at the 101st minute. Diego Quintero's corner kick at the 105th minute continued the offensive push, but Drew Darnold's attempt was saved by Mount Marty's goalkeeper. After no one scored in the second overtime period, the match would be decided on penalty kicks. 

It was a back and forth battle with it coming down to sudden death. Both teams made their first shots and missed the second shots. Edoardo Allesandrini made a big save on the Lancer's third attempt. Northwestern held strong for their third and fourth shots. Mount Marty converted their fourth and fifth attempts and Northwestern had a chance to win on their fifth attempt. The shot was on target but hit the crossbar for the fourth time on the afternoon. Mount Marty held strong on their sixth and seventh attempts and Northwestern's seventh shot was saved. The match concluded with Mount Marty advancing after edging out the Raiders 5-4 in penalty kicks.

GAME NOTES

• Northwestern outshout Mount Marty 34-4 and led in shots on goal 10-3
• Edoardo Allesandrini finished the game with his 8th shutout on the season
• Juan Miranda and Jovany Kobongo led the team in shots with 6 each