MEADVILLE, Pa. – The Allegheny men's soccer team fell to Grove City 2-1 on a goal in the closing minutes at home Saturday (Sept. 28) in Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) action.
The Gator offense was aggressive early on, as
Cliff Weaver (Silver Spring, Md./Albert Einstein) had a pair of shots on target that were turned away.
Will Gruca (Baden, Pa./Ambridge) also had a shot on target in the opening ten minutes that was saved.
Allegheny finished the half with an 11-2 advantage in shots, six of which were on goal, but neither team found the back of the net as they entered halftime with no score.
The game remained scoreless until the 73rd minute. Off a free kick, the Wolverines headed a ball that hit off the far post and deflected in.
The lead was short lived, however. In the 79th minute, a foul in the box gave the Gators a penalty kick. Gruca stepped up for the opportunity. His shot to the bottom corner of the goalie's left side found the back of the net, tying the game at one. The goal was Gruca's second of the season.
In the 85th minute, the Wolverines regained the lead.
Cadan Bennett (Gibsonia, Pa./Pine-Richland) made the save on the initial attempt but Grove City quickly followed up with a shot that got through.
The Gators had opportunities late in the game but the Wolverines held them off as they fell 2-1.
Inside the Box
- Grove City scored in the 73rd minute.
- Gruca converted a penalty kick in the 79 minute to tie the game.
- The Wolverines scored the final goal in the 85th minute.
- Weaver, along with Gruca, had four shots on goal.
- Cadan Bennett (Gibsonia, Pa./Pine-Richland) made three saves.
- Allegheny held a 19-11 advantage in shots.
News and Notes
- A storied history, the Gators are now 25-46-10 all-time against the Wolverines.
- Gruca scored his fourth career goal.
Up Next
The Gators are on the road Wednesday (Oct. 2) at PAC foe Waynesburg.
