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MSOC_Final salem
4
Winner West Liberty WEST LIB (1-2-1)
2
Salem University SALEM UN (1-3-0)
Winner
West Liberty WEST LIB
(1-2-1)
4
Final
2
Salem University SALEM UN
(1-3-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
West Liberty WEST LIB 3 1 4
Salem University SALEM UN 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

West Liberty Picks Up First Win on the Road

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. - The West Liberty University men's soccer team emerged victorious in thrilling fashion earlier this afternoon. The Hilltoppers were firing on all cylinders and in attacking fashion with five of their eight total shots being on-target attempts with four of those shots-on-goal angling past the Tiger goalkeeper and into the back of the net. WLU won the match, 4-2. 

QUICK DETAILS:

Final Score: Salem 2, West Liberty 4 

Team Records: West Liberty 1-2-1 (0-2-0  MEC), Salem 1-3 

Attendance: 77

 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

  • Zachary Forehand changed  the scoreboard first  in the 5th minute of action after netting a bullet from a slick feed from fellow Hilltopper Linus Ebert

  • Salem leveled things out seven minutes later with a goal of their own soon after the game clock hit 12 minutes

  • From the 14th minute through the 25th minute the Tigers attempted 5 shots and 2 corner kicks but human shield and Hilltopper goalkeeper Colton Callen denied those attempts by way of fist, block or save 

  • The Tigers attempted 23 total shots with 13 of those attempts being on Target. Callen had 11 saves on the day  

  • In Hilltopper fashion, the Black and Gold found themselves on the other end of the field edging towards a shot attempt 

  • Aidan Harvey found some space off a nice pass from Linus Ebbert in the 26th minute and the Hilltoppers took the lead 2-1 

  • Minutes later Tim Stickland added to the WLU lead with a goal of his own in the 28th minute and the Hilltoppers took a 3-1 lead to halftime 

  • Salem cut the deficit to one in the 56th minute, 3-2

  • Alex Watt netted the next WLU goal in the 67th minute 

  • The Tigers attempted five more shots and a few more corner kicks in the closing minutes, but the stout Hilltoppers defense and Callen held firm and took the match, 4-2 

 

WEST LIBERTY STATISTICAL LEADERS: 

 

UP NEXT: 

The Black and Gold return home this Wednesday, September 18. The Hilltoppers welcome California University of Pennsylvania for non-conference action on the Hilltop. Kickoff between the Hilltoppers and Vulcans is set for 6 p.m. at West Family Athletic Complex 

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