Turns out, 3rd time was the charm on Wednesday night at the Raider Soccer Field as Tullahoma notched the game winning goal in the 101st minute to end the Red Raiders soccer season in the District 8AAA semifinals by a score of 1 to 0. Tullahoma had goals waved off at the end of the 1st half of the first overtime period due to the clock expiring and in the 97th minute due to an off-sides call before sophomore Chase Farler found the back of the net in the 101st minute to advance the Wildcats to Friday’s district finals in Shelbyville.
In a match that seemed to favor the Wildcats all night in terms of scoring opportunities, Coffee County got a great performance from junior keeper John Parigger to be able to take the match to a 2nd overtime period. Coffee County had excellent scoring chances in the 87th and 95th minutes but could not get a shot on frame to take the goose egg off of the scoreboard. A brilliant Wildcat counter attack got the ball to Farler in front of the net in the first minute of the “Golden Goal” 2nd overtime period to give Tullahoma their 2nd overtime win this week.
After the match, Coach Robert Harper was distraught at the outcome but appreciative of the effort of his young team. “I am proud of how we competed tonight, but give Tullahoma credit; they found a way to get the win” said Harper.
Senior captain Nick Hough was also emotional following the game as the magnitude of his final game as a Red Raider sank in. “I thought that we played very, very well this season and I could not have asked for more from (my teammates). I am proud of our work ethic and I am proud of my brothers” said Hough.
Red Raider Soccer Season Comes to a Close
