RIVER FOREST, Ill. – The Edgewood University men's soccer team took home a 2-1 victory at Dominican University on Saturday. The Eagles claimed their fifth conference victory with goals from Cristian Torres-Gale and Francisco Dubon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Dominican University (4-4-2, 2-3-2 NACC) scored first on Saturday, as Cole Wood found the back of the net in the 40th minute for a 1-0 lead going into halftime. Edgewood University (5-4-3, 5-1-1 NACC) trailed the Stars 7-4 in shots through the first 45 minutes. Dominican goalkeeper Roberto Mercado Navarro recorded three saves including one at the 16-minute mark.
- The Eagles responded quickly out of halftime, as Cristian Torres-Gale netted his first goal of the season in the 47th minute. Nathan Despathy found Neo Najjar just past midfield. Najjar sent a ball into the left-hand side of the box and found Torres-Gale to tie the contest at one goal apiece.
- In the 74th minute, Francisco Dubon netted his first goal as an Eagle to give Edgewood University the 2-1 victory. Dubon found the top left corner from 10 yards outside the box.
- In the end, Dominican outshot the Eagles 16-15 on the afternoon. Edgewood University did well to pressure the Stars goalkeeper, putting 10 shots on target.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Ezra Wallace and Griffin Meisterheim split time in net for the Eagles. Wallace recorded one save in the first half, while Meisterheim posted four saves in the second half.
- Riley Kann posted four shots, all on target.
THE OPPOSITION
- Mercado Navarro recorded eight saves in net for the Stars.
- Tristen Banquil recorded four shots, one on target and added an assist.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood University will host No. 3 Chicago on Tuesday. Action is set for 7:00 p.m. from Edgewood University Field at Reddan Park.
