Urbandale triumphed over Iowa City West in the Class 4A quarterfinals of the Iowa boys soccer state tournament, advancing to the semifinals after a dramatic second-half comeback. Iowa City West initially took the lead with a goal from Tiago Gonzalez right before halftime. Urbandale struggled early but rallied, with Messie Ndaruhutse equalizing followed by Emmanuel Mauris and Chris Boina scoring to secure a 3-1 victory. This win marks Urbandale's return to the top class after clinching the Class 3A title last season.

By the Numbers
  • Urbandale scored 3 goals in the last 15:53 of the match.
  • Iowa City West led 1-0 until the 17:40 mark of the second half.
State of Play
  • Urbandale is now set to compete in the semifinals after a strong comeback.
  • Four yellow cards were issued to Urbandale players during the match.
What's Next

Urbandale will be looking to continue their momentum into the semifinals, aiming for another strong performance against the remaining top teams in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Urbandale's victory showcases their resilience and capability to compete at the highest level in high school soccer, setting them up as a strong contender for the championship.