DANVILLE, VA -- William Peace University men's soccer defeated Averett University by a score of 4-2.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 4, Averett 2
- Records: William Peace (2-1-2), Averett (1-2-2)
- Location: Danville, VA
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Cougars would take advantage of a transition just 36 seconds into the game as Moises Garcia would find the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead. At 6:34, the Pacers would respond as a corner kick from
Osciel Dominguez would be headed in by
Danny Alvarez to tie the game 1-1. The Pacers would continue to pressure the Cougars, and at 31:25
Josh Rutland would find
Jorge Aguilar at the front of the net, who would put it away to give the Pacers a 2-1 lead. Eight minute later, Aguilar would assist on a goal from
Kofi Appiagyei to bring the score to 3-1 heading into halftime.
Cougars' Nathan Bleivns would score early in the second half to cut the Pacer lead to 3-2, but the Pacers would respond at 60:56 as
Jorge Aguilar would find
Jorge Lemus in front, who would tuck it away for a 4-2 lead. The Pacers would control possesion for the rest of the game, with Cougars' Keeper Tyler Yates making several good saves, but the Pacers would come away with the 4-2 win.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Moises Garcia and Nathan Blevins each tallied a goal for the Cougars.
NEXT GAME
The Pacers return home to host the University of Lynchburg on September 14th at 2:30PM.
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