FAYETTEVILLE, NC -- William Peace University men's soccer shut out Methodist 2-0 to improve to 3-0 in the conference, also picking up their third shutout in conference play.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 2, Methodist 0
- Records: William Peace (7-2-3, 3-0-0), Methodist (6-2-4, 2-1-1)
- Location:Fayetteville, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
The start of the first half would be a physical battle, with both teams putting up a few shots that would be blocked in front.
Jorge Lemus and
Alfonso Turcios would both have good chances, but Matthew Walker would make a few good saves to keep the Pacers from scoring.
Tripp Kidd would make a good save on Kether Founana-Seth as the game would head into halftime still scoreless.
At 49:27, the pressure from the Pacers would pay off as
TJ Hurd would feed one to
Josh Rutland at the top of the box. Rutland would elude the Monarchs' defense and send one into the top right corner to put the Pacers up 1-0. The Pacers would continue to put shots up and would be rewarded as
Danny Alvarez would find
Jorge Lemus, who would put it away from a 2-0 lead. The game would stay physical until the end as the Pacers would pick up a 2-0 win over the Monarchs.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Matthew Walker collected 5 saves in goal for the Monarchs.
NEXT GAME
The Pacers will continue USA South Conference play on October 15th with a 3:30PM matchup at Mary Baldwin.
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