On Friday, the Coppell boys soccer team suffered a loss in a close game with Lewisville with the score being 2-1.

Coppell did maintain a lead throughout the majority of the first half with a yellow card added to the Farmers, which led to a free kick. About 20 minutes into the match, Coppell  junior forward Gareth Meza Murillo scored the first goal.

“He was intense in tonight’s game and overall the team fought to the very end of the game and pushed through it.” Coppell coach Stephen Morris said. “They played quickly with intensive purpose to me.”

Lewisville senior midfielder and forward DJ Koulai scored a goal tying the match 1-1. Back-and-forth play continued for the next seven minutes until the first half ended with a tie of 1-1 with notable defense from Coppell junior defender Chaz Null. 

“We had a pretty solid defense,” Null said. “Our chemistry could be a bit better but overall I believe that our defense was strong throughout the game.” Junior defender Chaz Null said. 

The Farmers scored once again, putting the Farmers over the Cowboys with 2-1. There were strong plays from junior forward Luca Grisoli and four opportunities. The game ended with a 2-1.

“Our performance could’ve been better,” Coppell junior forward Gareth Meza Murillo said. “They were a tough opponent but we will see them again and hopefully we’ll beat them next time.”

The Cowboys play at Flower Mound Marcus on Tuesday.

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