The Allen men’s soccer team couldn’t do enough to take down Central Community College when they tied 1-1 at home Wednesday.
It was the second tie against Central this season after tying 1-1 on the road on Sept. 16.
Patrick Alouidor was the man of the hour for the Red Devils (7-3-2; 4-3 KJCCC). Alouidor took a pass from teammate Ayoup Bader and buried it in the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
“We have good chemistry and we’ve been very good for each other this year,” said Allen’s Bader. “He (Alouidor) had a great shot. We trust each other and want the best for the team.”
Allen led Central 1-0 at halftime.
Central tied the game when Tobias Sereinig scored.
“It was a silly goal and a miscommunication in the back left that we should have at least cleared or taken a chance to cover the ball. But at the end of the day it’s the ref’s call,” said Bader. “Then they gave them the penalty but we can’t leave the game in the ref’s hands.”
Guarav Sandhu was a spark for Allen in goal, making 14 saves out of Central’s 15 shots on goal. On defense, Allen let too many balls past the back line.
Alouidor led Allen offensively with a team-high four shots on goal and six shots total. Josiah Bobb registered three shots while Ayoup Bader had two. 
“We need to focus on the urgency of us playing faster, making fewer mistakes and finishing our chances in order to capitalize in the final third and take the last ball,” said Bader. “The coaches have been telling us to play harder.”
Allen’s upcoming contest with Neosho is a big game. The Red Devils are looking to get even with the Panthers after a 3-1 loss earlier this season.
“We lost at their place but it comes down to 11 versus 11. We have to make it count this time,” said Bader. “There’s no plan B. It’s a must-win game.”
Allen hosts Neosho on Saturday at 4 p.m.
