MEADVILLE, Pa. – A pair of second half goals led the Allegheny men's soccer team to 2-0 win against Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) leading Grove City at home Saturday (Oct. 17).
In the first half, the Gators had a solid chance in the 29th minute off a free kick, but
Cooper Euziere's (Melbourne, Fla./Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy) shot in front of the net went just over the crossbar.
The Wolverines outshot the Gators 5-2 in the opening 45 minutes as the game went into halftime scoreless.
The Gators' persistence paid off with a goal in the 57th minute. Goalkeeper
Cadan Bennett (Gibsonia, Pa./Pine-Richland) sent a long pass down the field to
Micah Khembo (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Catholic). The pass got by the Grove City defenders before Khembo put a quick shot on net. His shot found the far top corner to give the Gators the lead.
Allegheny added to their lead in the 69th minute. Euziere took a throw in the box. After creating some space, Euziere's shot hit off a defender in front of the net into the back of it as the lead grew to 2-0.
The two teams continued to battle as the Allegheny defense held tough in front of Benett as he earned the clean sheet in the victory.
Inside the Box
- Khembo got the Gators on the board in the 57th minute.
- Euziere added an unassisted goal in the 69th minute.
- Bennett made four saves in the shutout.
- The Wolverines had a 16-10 advantage in shots, but only four were placed on goal.
- The Gators earned three corner kicks.
News and Notes
- Allegheny is now 26-47-10 all-time against Grove City.
- The Gators own a 5-2-1 record in the PAC this season with three games remaining.
- Khembo scored his first goal of the season.
- Euziere had his fourth goal of his freshman season.
- Bennett registered his eighth career shutout.
Up Next
The Gators play their final home game of the regular season Wednesday (Oct. 21) against Thiel.
