Men's soccer team falls to Manchester, 2-1
The Olivet College men’s soccer team fell, 2-1, to Manchester (Ind.) College today in Olivet.
| - 2nd | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Manchester (Ind.)
(3-1)
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
|
Olivet
(2-2)
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
Manchester (Ind.)
| Game Statistics | Manchester (Ind.) | Olivet |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (6) | 20 (10) |
| Saves | 9 | 4 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 3 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
The Olivet College men's soccer team fell, 2-1, to Manchester (Ind.) College today in Olivet.
The Spartans scored first in the 17th minute. Olivet (2-2) tied the game at 1-1 in the fifth minute of the second half when sophomore Josh Van Wagner (Jackson/Lumen Christi) converted a penalty kick goal. Manchester took the lead by scoring a goal just over three minutes later.
For the game, the Comets outshot the Spartans, 20-11. Andrew Evans (Eastport/Petoskey), Marcus Matthews (Buckley) and Mike May (Mason) each took three shots. In goal, sophomore Ethan Felsing (Mason) had four saves.
Olivet next plays Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16, at the Wilmington (Ohio) College Kiwanis Classic. On Saturday, the Comets play the host Quakers at 7:30 p.m., followed by a game Sunday afternoon against Macalester (Minn.) College.