The Lindenwood men's soccer team (1-5-1, 0-1-0 SL fell by a score of 2-1 to Kansas City (3-3-1, 1-0-0 SL) in the opening game of Summit League play on Saturday night from Kansas City, Mo.

GAME OVERVIEW
The first half was a defensive battle as each team combined for only six shots, including two on goal. The Roos found the back of the net in the 34th minute, taking a 1-0 lead late in the opening half. Lindenwood generated two shots, one on goal by Anis Smajlovic in the 45th minute as the Lions trailed 1-0 at the break.

Lindenwood was unable to get much going early in the second half, as the Roos continued their strong defensive play. Kansas City added a late goal in the 83rd minute, to double its lead, 2-0. The Lions made it interesting late as Smajlovic netted his second goal of the season, making the score 2-1 with about three minutes left. Isaac Hoog picked up an assist on the score. That would be as close as Lindenwood would get, seeing Kansas City pick up the 2-1 win in the conference opener.

GAME LEADERS
Smajlovic (one goal, two SOG)
Hoog (one assist)
Alex Imig (three shots, one SOG)

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will get set for its home opener on Wednesday, September 28 against Oral Roberts. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles, Mo.