COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – The Washington College men's soccer team battled host Ursinus College in a Centennial Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon at Patterson Field, but the Shoremen fell 1-0 after a first half goal by the Bears. The Bears go to 8-5-2 overall and 5-2-1 in the Centennial, while the Shoremen are now 2-7-6 and 0-6-2 respectively.
Ursinus College 1 Washington College 0
How It Happened
- Washington College created early scoring opportunities with
Simone Perin recording a shot on target in the ninth minute.
- WC goalkeeper
Hannes Budde made an important save in the 10th minute to keep the game scoreless.
- Ursinus took a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute on a cross into the right side of the net from about 12 yards away.
- The Shoremen continued to apply pressure, earning multiple corner kicks and putting shots on goal from
Tucker Sprano and Perin during the first half as the Bears took a 1-0 lead into the halftime break.
- Washington increased its attacking pressure after halftime, recording 13 shots in the second half while looking for the equalizer.
- Budde kept Washington in the match by saving a penalty kick in the 60th minute, preventing Ursinus from extending its lead on a diving stop to his right.
- The Shoremen continued to push forward, with
Walker Patino,
Misha Paul, and Perin each forcing saves from Ursinus goalkeeper in the second half.
- Washington earned 10 corner kicks and finished with 19 total shots, but Ursinus held on for the 1-0 victory.
For the Shoremen (2-7-6, 0-6-2 CC)
Scoring: None
Goalkeeping: Budde (90:00, 4 saves including a second half penalty kick stop, 1 goal allowed)
Team had 19 shots and 10 corner kicks on the afternoon.
Up Next
The Shoremen return to action for a home Centennial Conference game versus Gettysburg College Saturday October 31 at 4:00 p.m. to challenge the Bullets in the season finale on Senior Day.
