Wednesday, October 13
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.
6:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
3-9 (2-2BSC)
1
vs
0
UNC Asheville
1-9 (0-4BSC)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GWUMSOC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Photo by: © Tim Cowie | GWUPhotos.com
Aymane Sordo Leads Gardner-Webb Men’s Soccer To Overtime Victory Over UNC Asheville
October 13, 2021 | Men's Soccer
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb men's soccer team took on conference foe UNC Asheville at Greene-Harbison Stadium on Wednesday night. The Runnin' Bulldogs emerged victorious in overtime over the visiting Bulldogs, 1-0.
"I'm very glad that we were able to get the win," said head coach Tony Setzer. "It was a tough night against UNC Asheville, and we have to do better to achieve the final product."
The match was tied for 98 minutes, until Aymane Sordo netted the game winner with two minutes to go in overtime. The game winning goal by Sordo was his first career goal for the Red & Black.
Gardner-Webb paced the night in shots with 10, UNC Asheville managed to only take three. Starters Massimo Borlina and Odal Brown took a pair of shots each.
A total of eight corner kicks were taken throughout the night, which were split evenly between the two teams. The Runnin' Bulldogs committed 20 fouls during the game, the visiting Bulldogs had 9 total.
Goalkeeper Robby Spradlin helped to earn the shutout win for GWU, recording two saves and zero goals against.
The 'Dogs will be back in action on Saturday, October 16th, as they take on Longwood at Greene-Harbison Stadium. The match is slated to start at 3 pm and will stream on ESPN+.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Men's Soccer, follow @GWUsoccer on social media or visit gwusports.com.
"I'm very glad that we were able to get the win," said head coach Tony Setzer. "It was a tough night against UNC Asheville, and we have to do better to achieve the final product."
The match was tied for 98 minutes, until Aymane Sordo netted the game winner with two minutes to go in overtime. The game winning goal by Sordo was his first career goal for the Red & Black.
Gardner-Webb paced the night in shots with 10, UNC Asheville managed to only take three. Starters Massimo Borlina and Odal Brown took a pair of shots each.
A total of eight corner kicks were taken throughout the night, which were split evenly between the two teams. The Runnin' Bulldogs committed 20 fouls during the game, the visiting Bulldogs had 9 total.
Goalkeeper Robby Spradlin helped to earn the shutout win for GWU, recording two saves and zero goals against.
The 'Dogs will be back in action on Saturday, October 16th, as they take on Longwood at Greene-Harbison Stadium. The match is slated to start at 3 pm and will stream on ESPN+.
For the latest on Gardner-Webb Men's Soccer, follow @GWUsoccer on social media or visit gwusports.com.
Team Stats
AVLMS
GWUMSOC
Goals
0
1
Shots
3
10
Shots on Goal
2
5
Saves
4
2
Corners
4
4
Fouls
9
20
Scoring Plays
SORDO, Aymane
Assisted By: MEDZA, Kharrel
GOAL by GWUMSOC SORDO, Aymane (FIRST GOAL), Assist by MEDZA, Kharrel.
98:22
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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