Box Score The Park University men's soccer program had a Saturday matchup with Morningside University in the Baker Labor Day Classic in Baldwin City, Kan. The Pirates and Mustangs were both even matched throughout the contest and Park forced the draw by the end, 2-2.

Park mimicked the Mustangs, scoring a goal in response to Morningside each half. Morningside got the scoring started at 26:38 in the first half. Before the 30th minute, Pedro Bessera laced his 5th goal of the season at 29:50 from the pass of Diego Silva.

The Pirates had seven shots in the first half compared to four by Morningside. The Pirates had an overwhelming amount of corner kicks compared to Morningside with six for the half to only two for the Mustangs. That trend continued in the second half, as Park finished the game with 12 corners, while Morningside stayed at two for the game.

Both goal keepers had two saves in the game, but both teams made the most of the chances they did have on goal. In the 61st minute Morningside put the pressure on Park with a goal to go back up, 2-1.

A red card on Wayde Roman for Park turned the situation dire for the Pirates, as they would play the rest of the game a player down.

It did not matter for Matias Aravena though. The senior forward lined up for a free kick outside of the Morningside box and Aravena nailed the game tying goal in the 82nd minute.

Park had two shots in the second half, both on goal, and for the game they finished with nine total shots. The Mustangs were a balanced four shots in the first half and three in the second for a total of seven for the match.

Felipe Ramos maintains his season record of 2-0-1 as well.

The Pirates will be back in action on Wednesday, September 3 at home at Julian Field against Avila University at 5:30pm. Watch
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