{"id":220309,"date":"2026-03-25T20:47:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/220309\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:47:11","slug":"allens-late-winner-sends-them-past-arlington-sam-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/220309\/","title":{"rendered":"Allen\u2019s late winner sends them past Arlington Sam Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"

CARROLLTON \u2013 They did it again.<\/p>\n

Less than a week after James Mastrangelo\u2019s match-winning goal in the dying seconds against Hebron, Allen<\/a> advanced past Arlington Sam Houston<\/a>, 2-1, thanks to Mason Leslie\u2019s go-ahead goal with under a minute left to play.<\/p>\n

Hunting for a winner late, Allen played a deep ball to Daniel Mogeni and the ball flicked on to an on-running Leslie. The junior forward drove towards goal and eventually cut inside before finishing with his right foot for the match-winner. In celebration, Leslie pulled off his shirt and the Allen bench emptied onto the track of Standridge Stadium to celebrate in front of the student section.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know I had it,\u201d Leslie said. \u201cI saw one defender on me, so I had to cut in and shoot it. It\u2019s just excitement. It\u2019s crazy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did it last week. We scored with 13 seconds last week so anything\u2019s possible. All we need is one good through-ball, and anything\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mastrangelo opened the scoring in the first half with an impressive individual effort, taking on two defenders down the right wing before cutting inside, nutmegging a defender and scoring at the near post in the 24th-minute. Allen ended the first half out-shooting Sam Houston nine to five.<\/p>\n

Sam Houston\u2019s equalizer came during the 16th-minute from Antonio Zavala off the left flank to the near post. <\/p>\n

After the equalizer, Sam Houston\u2019s recorded two more shots on goal that were saved by Allen keeper Arturo Gomez, including a point-blank save off a header with under 10 minutes to play.<\/p>\n

\u201c(Gomez\u2019s) been stellar all year,\u201d Allen head coach David Blackburn said. \u201cHe\u2019s only a junior, but he has tremendous maturity, instincts and quality. He\u2019s been clutch for us, and I\u2019m sure he\u2019s going to continue to be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sam Houston almost equalled Allen\u2019s shot-tally (7), with six in the second half. <\/p>\n

\u201c(Sam Houston is) a great team,\u201d Blackburn said. \u201cThey have great quality and their attacking play is good. Sometimes there\u2019s a psychological element too. When you go up, maybe you kind of sit back a bit, but, after that brief period, I felt like we got back into it and asserted ourselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s always trust in our players. We have the quality. We have the togetherness. This group is special. And I\u2019m looking forward to the third round.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allen advances to play Keller in the regional semifinals<\/a> later this week at a time and location to be determined. <\/p>\n

Speed down the wings: See photos from Allen’s boys soccer playoffs win over Arlington Sam Houston<\/p>\n

\"ArlingtonView GalleryArea results:<\/p>\n

Frisco Emerson 2, McKinney North 0<\/p>\n

El Paso Coronado 4, Mansfield 1: Jesuit will face El Paso Coronado later this week at a time and location to be determined.<\/p>\n

Jesuit 3, Flower Mound Marcus 3 (9-8 PKs): Marcus led 3-1 in regulation before Jesuit scored twice in 45 seconds during final three minutes. Jesuit moves on to face El Paso Coronado. Cooper McGough Luca Shipley scored the regulation goals for Jesuit.<\/p>\n

Keller 4, El Paso Pebble Hills 0: Keller will play Allen in the regional semifinal later this week.<\/p>\n

Odessa 3, Byron Nelson 1<\/p>\n

Pinkston 3, Gainesville 2: Pinkston will face Pittsburg in the regional semifinal later this week.<\/p>\n

Rockwall 3, Skyline 2: Goals from Hudson Morgan, Brandon Alvarado and Kohen Salazar put Rockwall through to the regional semifinal. Jack Gillilan provided multiple assists on the night as well. <\/p>\n

Southlake Carroll 5, El Paso Montwood 0<\/p>\n

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