Saturday, September 24
Asheville, NC
6:00 PM
Gardner-Webb University
4-2-2, 0-0-2
2
at
2
UNC Asheville
1-6-2, 0-0-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| UNC Asheville | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Photo by: © GWU Photo Team
Tajiti, Zaldivar Score In 2-2 Draw At UNC Asheville Saturday Night
September 24, 2022 | Men's Soccer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Gardner-Webb tied Big South opponent UNC Asheville 2-2 Saturday Night. Freshman Sabri Tajiti and Senior Owen Zaldivar netted a pair of first half goals for the Runnin' Bulldogs, who held a one-goal advantage at the break.
Aymane Sordo and Theo Godard each registered an assist as Gardner-Webb earned another point in conference play.
Goalkeeper Javier Ramirez faced 15 shots and claimed six saves. His record went to 4-1-2 in the draw.
"We did a good job overcoming an early goal to take a lead into halftime," said head coach Tony Setzer. "We felt good about where we were, but Asheville responded well in the second half. We kept them off the board for a while, but they eventually tied it up, and we were unable to add another. All in all, we are happy to earn a point, and we look forward to getting back out there and improving upon our missed opportunities tonight."
Sordo led Gardner-Webb's offense with fives shots while Omar Boudaka had three. Four Runnin' Bulldogs – Aristode Youlou, Jaylen Orr, Tajiti, and Sordo – took one shot each.
The Runnin' Bulldogs continue conference play as they travel to take on Winthrop Wednesday night in Rock Hill, S.C. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m.
Aymane Sordo and Theo Godard each registered an assist as Gardner-Webb earned another point in conference play.
Goalkeeper Javier Ramirez faced 15 shots and claimed six saves. His record went to 4-1-2 in the draw.
"We did a good job overcoming an early goal to take a lead into halftime," said head coach Tony Setzer. "We felt good about where we were, but Asheville responded well in the second half. We kept them off the board for a while, but they eventually tied it up, and we were unable to add another. All in all, we are happy to earn a point, and we look forward to getting back out there and improving upon our missed opportunities tonight."
Sordo led Gardner-Webb's offense with fives shots while Omar Boudaka had three. Four Runnin' Bulldogs – Aristode Youlou, Jaylen Orr, Tajiti, and Sordo – took one shot each.
The Runnin' Bulldogs continue conference play as they travel to take on Winthrop Wednesday night in Rock Hill, S.C. Start time is set for 7:30 p.m.
Team Stats
GWU
AVL
Goals
2
2
Shots
12
15
Shots on Goal
5
8
Saves
6
3
Corners
6
5
Fouls
10
15
Scoring Plays
Sam Pitts-Eckersall (4)
Assisted By: Sam Presser
GOAL by AVL Pitts-Eckersall, Sam Assist by Presser, Sam.
23:41
Sabri Tajiti (1)
Assisted By: Aymane Sordo
GOAL by GWU Tajiti, Sabri Assist by Sordo, Aymane.
24:50
Owen Zaldivar (3)
Assisted By: Theo Godard
GOAL by GWU Zaldivar, Owen Assist by Godard, Theo.
41:40
Griffin Stidham (1)
Assisted By: Brendan Herb
GOAL by AVL Stidham, Griffin Assist by Herb, Brendan.
75:46
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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