A late push for an equalizer fell short as Lake Forest couldn't find a response to an early Grinnell goal.
The Foresters started the game off quickly, as
Nathan Kostovetsky fired a shot over the crossbar 15 seconds in. Kostovetsky found another look two minutes later, but missed to the left. In the 14th minute, Grinnell found a way through the Forester defense and fired a shot into the top right corner to take a 1-0 lead.
After the goal, the Pioneers kept up pressure as
Tommy Sasfai made two crucial tackles to keep the visitors at bay. The game went into halftime with the Pioneers up by one.
Down a goal with 45 minutes to play, Lake Forest stepped up the pressure in the opening moments of the second half. Kostovetsky found the end of a
Sam Satisky long throw and directed it to goal, but the Pioneers goalkeeper made the save to preserve the Grinnell lead.
The visitors settled in offensively, as
Rocky Rabago made a crucial slide tackle to prevent the Pioneers from another chance on goal. However, Grinnell made it tough for Lake Forest to gain dangerous chances.
Jimmy Cirbo and Kostovetsky missed in the final 15 minutes, as the Pioneers
Lake Forest men's soccer remains at home on Wednesday, hosting Wisconsin-Whitewater. Kickoff at Mohr Field is set for 4 p.m.
