Swarthmore, Pa. - Washington College's men's soccer team faced a tough test at Swarthmore, falling 5-0 to the host Garnet in Centennial Conference men's soccer action at Clothier Field on Wednesday evening. The Shoremen created several scoring opportunities throughout the match but were unable to find the back of the net. The Garnet is now 6-7-2 overall and 4-3-0 in the Centennial, while the Shoremen go to 2-6-6 and 0-5-2 respectively.
Swarthmore College 5 Washington College 0
How It Happened
- In the start of the game the Swarthmore Garnet's took an early lead with a goal in the 13th minute.
- The Shoremen looked to answer as
Simone Perin put a shot on target in the 23rd minute, but the Swarthmore goalkeeper made the save.
- Washington College continued to push forward, earning two corner kicks and creating additional chances.
Francesco Bertolini and
Tucker Sprano each attempted shots in the first half.
- Perin tested Garnet's net again in the 40th minute, forcing another save as the Shoremen searched for the equalizer, before the Garnet extended its lead with a goal early in the second half to make it 2-0.
- The Shoremen continued to attempt a comeback, but Swarthmore added another goal in the 62nd minute to extend the lead to 3-0.
- Swarthmore scored twice more in the closing stages to secure the 5-0 victory.
For the Shoremen (2-6-6, 0-5-2 CC)
Goalkeeping:
Calvin Field (90:00, 3 saves, 5 goals allowed)
Washington attempted eight shots and three corner kicks in the game.
Up Next
The Shoremen return to action on the road for a conference game versus Ursinus College Saturday October 24th at 12:00 p.m. in Collegeville, PA to challenge the Bears.
