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In a thrilling soccer match on Tuesday night, the Marshalltown boys soccer team faced off against Des Moines North at Leonard Cole Field. Trailing 2-0 at halftime, the Bobcats came back strong in the second half, only to fall short in a 5-4 nail-biter.

Despite being down by two goals at the break, Marshalltown quickly tied the game within the first 10 minutes of the second half. However, North responded with three goals in the next 20 minutes, including two within a minute of each other. The Bobcats fought back with two goals of their own, nearly equalizing before the final whistle blew.

Head coach Scott Johannes was impressed by his team’s resilience, stating, “These guys just never gave up. They really came back and battled, and that was fun to watch.”

The game saw plenty of action, with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess. Marshalltown struggled to find the back of the net in the first half but regrouped in the second half to create more scoring opportunities.

Despite the loss, Johannes remains optimistic about the team’s performance, hoping that their fighting spirit will carry over into their next game against Fort Dodge. The Bobcats showed determination and grit in their comeback efforts, leaving fans eager to see what they can accomplish in future matches.