Men's Soccer | 10/11/2008 5:48:34 PM

Box Score FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.- Methodist University suffered a 2-0 loss to visiting Christopher Newport in men's soccer Saturday afternoon.  The Monarchs' record fell to 7-7 overall and to 2-2 in the USA South, while the Captains improve to 11-3-1 overall and to 4-0 in the Conference.

The game remained scoreless until late in the second half.  Christopher Newport crossed a corner kick to the near post which was half cleared by the Methodist defense to Captains freshman Cliff Kipper.  Kipper caught a deflection and went in low, beating Methodist goalkeeper Kyle Beach with a shot inside the near post. 

The Monarchs pushed forward in the closing minutes of the game to try and come back from a 1-0 deficit.  An overturn in possession allowed the Captains to attack.  Winston Mattheisen gained control on the edge of the 18 yard box and cut inside his defender to get a hard, low shot past the Methodist goalkeeper to give Christpoher Newport the 2-0 advantage.   

Kyle Beach made five saves for Methodist, and Matt Tengs made four saves for Christopher Newport.

Methodist will travel to Lynchburg on Wednesday, October 15.  Kickoff is slated for 4 pm.

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