McMINNVILLE, Ore. -- In a game that featured plenty of fireworks, the George Fox men's soccer team rallied from an early deficit to dominate Linfield, 4-2. 

How It Happened
The Wildcats came out hungry to score, attacking just seconds into the half. Patrick O'Brien managed to record a save, but Linfield scored on the rebound to take a 1–0 56 seconds into the game. Liam Urbina tried to get the Bruins back in the game, firing a shot in the fifth minute that  found the hands of the Linfield keeper. Eugene Peltier took a shot in the 14th minute, attempting to even the score, but to no avail.

A Linfield foul provided a free-kick opportunity for the Bruins. Peltier took the kick, finding Urbina among a group of opposing players. Urbina managed to get his head on the ball, sending it into the net for the Bruins' first goal of the game and tying the score at 1–1. Kilinahe Waring attempted a final shot to put the Bruins on top in the 40th minute but couldn't find the back of the net; the score remained tied, 1–1, heading into the second half.

It was the Bruins' turn to overwhelm the goalkeeper with back-to-back shots to start the half. Peltier, Carson Tapia, and Urbina each took turns challenging the goal. After the keeper collected two saves, the final shot from Urbina found the back of the net, securing the lead for George Fox and a brace for Urbina.

Alec Buongervino tried to extend the Bruins' lead in the 66th minute, followed by an attempt from Raiden Renggli in the 70th, but the score remained 2–1 in favor of the Bruins.
Both teams found a second wind in the final ten minutes—George Fox clinging to their lead, while the Wildcats pushed to catch up. Walker Quincy extended the Bruins' lead to 3–1 with a goal-bound shot into the lower left corner. Just seven minutes later, Linfield found an opening and scored to close the gap to 3–2 in the 88th minute.

The Bruins weren't satisfied with a one-goal lead in the final minute. Tapia seized a last-minute opportunity to restore the two-goal cushion, closing out the match with a 4–2 victory.

Top Performances
Liam Urbina led the Bruins on offense with two goals, while Carson Tapia and Quincy Walker each scored one. Eugene Peltier had two assists to help create opportunities for George Fox. Kaimi Victor also had an assist. Patrick O'Brien collected five saves to keep the Wildcats from advancing. Kilinahe Waring, Elijah Soon, Liam Urbina, and Quincy Walker each dedicated 90 minutes respectively to control Linfield throughout the match. 

Coach's Thoughts
Coming soon. 

What It Means
George Fox advances to 4-5-4 on the season (2-4-3 NWC) while Linfield falls to 1-10-1 (1-6-1 NWC). 

What Comes Next
George Fox will head to Salem, Ore. for a mid-week matchup against Willamette on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:45pm.