The Van Horn Mustangs put on a show for their home crowd on Tuesday night, as they defeated the Texas Longhorns 3-2 in a thrilling match.<\/p>\n
The Mustangs started off the match on the front foot, dominating possession and creating chances. They were rewarded for their efforts in the 24th minute, when forward Jacob Jones scored from close range to give Van Horn a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n
The Longhorns responded quickly, equalizing just five minutes later through a Thomas Smith header. The two sides then traded chances for the remainder of the first half, with neither able to break the deadlock.<\/p>\n
The second half began with the Mustangs looking to regain the lead, and they were rewarded in the 67th minute when midfielder Tyler Smith scored from a tight angle. The Longhorns were determined to get back into the game, and they did just that in the 82nd minute when forward John Robinson scored from a free kick.<\/p>\n
The Mustangs, however, would not be denied, and they sealed the victory in the 89th minute when forward Michael Brown scored the winner. The goal sent the home crowd into a frenzy, and the Mustangs held on to secure the 3-2 victory.<\/p>\n
The win was a huge confidence booster for the Mustangs, and they will be looking to build on this result as they look to make a run at the playoffs. The Longhorns, meanwhile, will be disappointed with the result but will be looking to bounce back in their next match.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Van Horn Mustangs put on a show for their home crowd on Tuesday night, as they defeated the Texas Longhorns 3-2 in a thrilling match. The Mustangs started off the match on the front foot, dominating possession and creating chances. They were rewarded for their efforts in the 24th minute, when forward Jacob Jones …<\/p>\n