PULASKI, Tenn. ---- The Life University men's soccer team won its second game in a row on the road over Martin Methodist College 2-0 Saturday night.
NOTES
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Javi Romero was involved with both goals as he picked up two assists.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS
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Steinar Magnusson scored the first goal of the match in the 12
thminute for the second consecutive match.
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Wessley Soronellas also scored in his second consecutive match this evening in the 25
thminute.
• Romero assisted both goals as
Eddy Diaz also picked up an assist on the first goal.
Fabian Pekruhl improved to 1-0 on the year with the shutout in his first career start in goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• 12 minutes into the match, Magnusson put Life U ahead 1-0 with an assist from Diaz and Romero.
• 13 minutes later, Soronellas found the back of the net for the Running Eagles with the assist from Romero to give Life U an early 2-0 lead.
• Martin Methodist had three chances on frame in the remainder of the first half but were unable to score as Pekruhl kept the clean sheet intact. Life U led 2-0 at the break.
• Neither offense was very active in the second half, however Pekruhl picked up three saves to preserve the shutout.
• Life U defended well with no shots on frame in the second half, however the Running Eagles held on for the 2-0 road win over the Redhawks.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Martin Methodist outshot Life U 14-10 during the match.
• Life U tallied four shots on frame, while Martin Methodist finished with six.
• Life U held a 6-2 advantage in saves during the match.
UP NEXT
• The men's soccer team will return to action on Thursday, September 13, when they host Southeastern University at 7 PM.