Wednesday, March 31
Rock Hill, SC
6:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
5-3-0, 3-2-0
1
at
0
Winthrop
0-8-0, 0-7-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WINTHROP | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Photo by: © Jeff Sochko | GWUPhotos.com
Runnin’ Bulldogs Soccer Takes Down Winthrop, 1-0
March 31, 2021 | Men's Soccer
ROCK HILL, N.C. – On Wednesday night Gardner-Webb Men's Soccer earned their fifth win of the season. Taking home the win over Winthrop with a final score 1-0, Gardner-Webb.
"I'm very proud of how our guys played tonight," said head coach Tony Setzer. "We were able to execute in key areas of the game tonight, helping us to bring home another win for the program."
Early in the game at the 18 minute mark, senior midfielder Abel Gebrekiros scored what would become the eventual game winning goal off of a pass from teammate Pa Nijie. The eventual game winning goal marks Gebrekiros fourth goal this season.
Benjamin Schade spent the full 90 minutes between the posts for Gardner-Webb, having three saves in tonight's matchup.
Although Winthrop lost the contest, the Eagles did lead the night in shots, posting a total of 16 with four of those on goal. Gardner-Webb only took six shots, with just a pair on goal.
Gebrekiros led the Runnin' Bulldogs with two, while Sam Catherall and Kharrel Medza both posted just one shot each.
The Runnin' Bulldogs will be back in action at home on Saturday, March 3rd at 4:00 PM, as they take on USC Upstate.
"I'm very proud of how our guys played tonight," said head coach Tony Setzer. "We were able to execute in key areas of the game tonight, helping us to bring home another win for the program."
Early in the game at the 18 minute mark, senior midfielder Abel Gebrekiros scored what would become the eventual game winning goal off of a pass from teammate Pa Nijie. The eventual game winning goal marks Gebrekiros fourth goal this season.
Benjamin Schade spent the full 90 minutes between the posts for Gardner-Webb, having three saves in tonight's matchup.
Although Winthrop lost the contest, the Eagles did lead the night in shots, posting a total of 16 with four of those on goal. Gardner-Webb only took six shots, with just a pair on goal.
Gebrekiros led the Runnin' Bulldogs with two, while Sam Catherall and Kharrel Medza both posted just one shot each.
The Runnin' Bulldogs will be back in action at home on Saturday, March 3rd at 4:00 PM, as they take on USC Upstate.
Team Stats
GWUMSOC
WINTHROP
Goals
1
0
Shots
6
16
Shots on Goal
2
4
Saves
4
1
Corners
2
7
Fouls
11
7
Scoring Plays
GEBREKIROS, Abel (4)
Assisted By: NJIE, Pa
GOAL by GWUMSOC GEBREKIROS, Abel (FIRST GOAL), Assist by NJIE, Pa, goal number 4 for season.
18:42
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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