Broncbusters Fall Short in Rivalry Match, 4–3 at Dodge City

Photo by: Adam Shrimplin/Garden City Athletics

The Garden City Broncbusters men's soccer team battled back from an early deficit but ultimately came up just short, falling 4–3 to Dodge City Community College on Saturday in Dodge City.

First Half

Dodge City jumped out to a commanding early lead, scoring three times in the opening 25 minutes. Goals from Soma Kanazawa (1'), Keitu Mphomane (6'), and Francesco Pennacchio (24') made it 3–0 for the Conquistadors.

Garden City found life in the 29th minute when Jaime Carin (#17) scored his first goal of the season, assisted by Hugo Gomez (#24). But Dodge City answered five minutes later through Lihle Simelame, extending the halftime margin to 4–1

 Second Half

The Broncbusters showed resilience after the break, clawing their way back into the match. Jose Toledo (#18) struck unassisted in the 50th minute, cutting the deficit to 4–2. Just over a minute later, Thomas Mututala (#4) added another off a feed from Jose Navarro (#11) to make it 4–3

Despite relentless pressure—outshooting Dodge City 22–19 and earning eight corner kicks—the Broncbusters couldn't find the equalizer, and the Conquistadors held on for the win.

Standout Performances

• Jaime Carin (#17): First-half goal to spark the comeback.
• Jose Toledo (#18): Scored early in the second half, also added an assist.
• Thomas Mututala (#4): Tallied Garden City's third goal.
• Jose Navarro (#11): Registered an assist and helped drive the attack.

Match Notes

• Garden City had a 22–19 shot advantage, with eight shots on target.
• Both Broncbuster goalkeepers saw action: Gabriel Maia (15 minutes, 1 save) and Ilian Badji (75 minutes, 4 saves).
• The Broncbusters showed fight after trailing 3–0, nearly completing the comeback.

Next Up

The Broncbusters face Barton Community College on Wednesday, September 17 at 10:00 AM, with the match set to be played at the Fort Hays State University Soccer Stadium.