FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Methodist University men's soccer team concluded their regular season home campaign against William Peace University, coming up short 1-0 off a Pacers score from a penalty kick midway through the second half.
JUST THE FACTS
Final score: William Peace def. Methodist, 1-0
Records: Methodist 9-2-5 (2-2-2 USA South), William Peace 8-6-2 (3-2-1 USA South)
Location: Duggins Soccer Stadium; Fayetteville, N.C.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first half would remain scoreless on both sides of the ball as things would get chippy between the Pacers and the Monarchs throughout the contest. The Monarchs out-shooting William Peace seven to two, pushing the momentum in their favor heading into the second stanza.
- Chris Rodriguez converted the lone score of the match for William Peace, formulating off sophomore Cannon Hunter's foul inside the box for the Monarchs. This would result in a penalty kick goal in the 61st minute, allowing the Pacers to lead 1-0.
- After William Peace's score, Methodist rolled offensively to create attempts in matching the Pacers number, sending 12 shots with all being off target. The Monarchs would fight hard over William Peace's defensive front in their attack zone, ultimately falling short, 1-0 through 90 minutes of regulation.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Methodist out-shot William Peace 19-4 overall offensively, with the Pacers being more accurate in scoring chances with three shots on goal compared to the Monarchs two.
- Sophomore Gerard Bradley led Methodist offensively with five shots, one being on goal. Junior Cameron Lambert and senior Josh Mott would follow suit with four and three shots, respectively.
- Defensively, senior Trey Gohr collected two saves off four shots faced, only surrendering one goal against versus William Peace.
UP NEXT
Methodist concludes regular season action on the road, battling Greensboro College for USA South Conference Tournament seedings on the line at Pride Field, with first kick slated for 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28th.
