A man down, Lions battle back for 2-2 draw with the Menace and remain Unbeaten

Des Moines, IA. (May 30, 2009)-  The St Louis Lions gut out a 2-2 draw against the Des Moines Menace on Saturday night. The Lions were down 1-0 at half. Early in the 2nd half Steven Beattie picked up a red card and the Lions were down to 10 men. Des Moines quickly scored after the send off and too a 2-0 lead.

But these Lions are resiliant. Mike Utley came on as a substitute and and rocked the Menace with a 30 yard bomb in the 80th minute. The Lions continued to battle and outshot the Menace in the 2nd half 9-3. Finally in extra time David Mueller pops one in the net to send the home crowd home stunned as the Lions comeback from a two goal deficit to tie the Menace.

The Lions continue the unbeaten streak this season and continue to make the Menace scratch their heads on why they cannot beat the Lions.