After a loss to NASL side Indy Eleven and a good performance but poor result last weekend, Saint Louis FC finished the preseason on a climactic high with a 2-1 victory over Tulsa Roughnecks FC on Saturday at ONEOK Field. Forward Jermie Lynch notched a second half brace for the visiting side to secure the win.
Saint Louis FC Come Back Late To Win 2-1 In Tulsa
STL FC conclude the preseason with a 2-2 record. This is impressive considering how the two losses occurred. Indy Eleven scored both goals late in the second half to win. Despight losing 2-0 to Tulsa last weekend, Saint Louis dominated possession, had a 10-1 corner advantage, and hit the post twice.
Adam Black scored in the first half to give Tulsa a 1-0 half time lead. Lynch came on to score in the 76th and 90th minute. The first goal came from a corner. Lynch headed the ball off the post, Roughnecks keeper Zac Lubin bubbled the rebound in the box, and the Jamaican finished the play from close range. Victory was obtained in stoppage time as new signing Brandon Barklage sent a through pass to Lynch. He ran into the ball and finished the shot, far post from just inside the 18.
Starting keeper Mark Pais played the entire match and recorded five saves.
Saint Louis FC begin their 2015 campaign on the road on Saturday against Louisville City. Kickoff is at 3 pm EST and can be streamed live for free on youtube.
