Posted: Sep 07, 2022
Men's Soccer: Spartans Hand Bison First Loss
Bethany
(3-1-0)
1
Case Western Reserve
(1-1-1)
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bethany (3-1-0) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
Case Western Reserve (1-1-1) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Bethany College men's soccer team traveled to Case Western Reserve University for a non-conference match Wednesday evening. The Spartans handed the Bison their first loss of the season, 3-1.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
- CWRU took a 1-0 lead off of a corner kick at the 14:28 mark of the first half.
- A few minutes later, the Bison capitalized on a corner kick when Fausto Gionchetti found Valentin Ursino to tie the score at 1-1.
- The Spartans took a 2-1 advantage into the halftime break after scoring at the 37:03 mark.
- The Spartans added their third goal in the 64th minute of the game.
MATCH NOTES
- The Spartans held a shot advantage over the Bison, 16-6. It was the first time this season that the Bison trailed and were outshot.
- The Bison and Spartans were almost even on corner kicks with CWRU taking a 5-4 advantage.
RECORDS:
Bethany College Bison – 3-1 (0-0 PAC)
Case Western Reserve University Spartans – 1-1-1 (0-0 UAA)
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Bison will return to the pitch on Saturday, Sept. 10 when they travel to Marietta College for a non-conference contest beginning at 4 pm.
