Chadam Scores Game-Winner in 63rd Minute

CHESTERTOWN, Md. — Aidan Chadam scored the game-winning goal in the 63rd minute as host Washington College defeated visiting Stevenson University, 2-1, in the men's soccer season opener for both schools this afternoon on KIbler Field at Roy Kirby, Jr. Stadium. 

Washington College 2, Stevenson 1

How It Happened
- Liam Mansfield put the Shoremen on the board at 4:49 by finishing off a ball sent into an open box by Kevin Sawyer following a throw-in.
- The Shoremen nearly took a 2-0 lead in the 22nd minute when James Strine sent a booming free kick to the goal that had to be punched away by a jumping Matt Stellitano in goal for Stevenson.
- Stevenson knotted things up at 52:40 when Diego Guerrero rocketed in a ball off a clearing attempt by the Shoremen.
- Stellitano knocked another Strine shot on goal away in the 55th minute, this time on a header.
- Dylan Holy had a nice rebound chance for the Mustangs in the 58th that was stopped by Washington goalkeeper Gavin Campbell.
- Chadam gave the Shoremen the lead by heading in a goal off a corner from Kyle Kirwan at 62:45.
- Tariq Lee had a scoring chance for the Mustangs in the 77th, but his breakaway attempt was stuffed by a diving Campbell.
- Holy sent the ball high on a header off a free kick in the 89th minute for the Mustangs' final scoring chance.

For the Shoremen (1-0)
- Scorers: Mansfield (goal), Chadam (goal), Sawyer (assist), Kirwan (assist)
- Goalkeeper: Campbell (5 saves, 1 goal allowed, 90:00)
- The Shoremen recorded 12 shots and six corner kicks in the game. 

For Stevenson (0-1)
- Scorers: Guerrero (goal)
- Goalkeeper: Stellitano (4 saves, 2 goals allowed, 90:00)
- The Mustangs tallied 17 shots and six corners.

Notes
- Campbell was named the Goose Nation TV Shoremen Player of the Game.

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