Men's Soccer Wins Region Championship 3-2 over Riverland

Men's Soccer Wins Region Championship 3-2 over Riverland

The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Men's Soccer team earned a hard fought win over Riverland 3-2 in extra time on Saturday afternoon to claim the 2019 NJCAA Region XIII Championship.

The Golden Rams fell behind 2-1 at halftime with the lone Anoka-Ramsey goal coming from Dawson Penner on a penalty kick in the 42nd minute.

The Golden Rams still trailed late in the contest until Nils Gulbranson found the back of the net off an assist from Amanuel Bird in the 88th minute.

Then in the 108th minute, Gulbranson connected again for the 3-2 win with an assist from Gabriel Monaighan, sending the Golden Rams to the District tournament this coming weekend.

Gulbranson was named the 2019 NJCAA Region XIII Most Valuable Player.