CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Allegheny men's soccer team fell on the road Sunday (Sept. 13) at Case Western Reserve, 3-1.
The Gators got on the board first when the Spartan goalkeeper's clearance deflected off his own defender, ricocheting back into the goal.
After giving up the own goal, the Spartans would score three times in the opening half while limiting the Gator offense.
Allegheny put pressure on the Case Western Reserve defenders early in the second half.
Micah Khembo (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Catholic),
Lucas Henderson (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) and
Brian Ankamah (Gahanna, Ohio/Columbus Academy) had shots on goal, but the Gators were unable to make up the deficit as they fell 3-1.
Inside the Box
- The Gators got on the board in the seventh minute off an own goal.
- Case Western Reserve scored their three goals in the first half.
- Khembo, Henderson and Ankamah all registered shots on goal.
- Will Gruca (Baden, Pa./Ambridge) and Jose Cifuentes (Guatemala City, Guatemala/The Kiski School (Pa.)) also had a shot apiece.
- Charlie Hutton (Williamsville, N.Y./Williamsville East) made four saves in the second half.
- The Gators earned three corners.
News and Notes
- Allegheny is now 25-27-8 all-time against Case Western Reserve.
- John Sakson (Aliquippa, Pa./Hopewell) made his Gator debut.
Up Next
The Gators open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play at home Wednesday (Sept. 16) against Geneva.
