Trevecca Men's Soccer | Trojans triumph over Ashland 2-1

Box Score

ASHLAND, Ohio– The Trevecca Nazarene University men's soccer team (5-8-1, 4-7-1 Great Midwest) defeats Ashland University (5-7-3, 5-5-2 Great Midwest), by a score of 2-1 while on the road on Thursday.

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THE SERIES

Ashland University had the first ever win between these two teams back on October 7th at the Trojan Soccer Complex 5-2. The series is now tied 1-1.

THE MATCH

The Trevecca Trojans, after falling to Ohio Dominican on Saturday, looked to bounce back as the season started to wind down. They would be tested by Ashland University, especially in the first half. The first half of the game was almost identically even. Both teams would have five shots and would be tied 1-1. Ashland would have the slight advantage on shots on goal three to one. The Trojans would open the scoring just two minutes into the game. The goal was scored by Zachary Polk and was assisted by Carlos Bravo. Trevecca would have the advantage until just under two minutes left in the half as Ashland tied it up.

The second half was just as competitive as the first half. Just like the first half, the Trojans would score the first goal of the half. Carlos Bravo would get the assist as Cillian Farmer would score in the 63rd minute. Zachary Polk would receive a yellow card late in the game. The Trojans would hold the Eagles to only one goal and would come away with the win. Ashland would actually outshoot the Trojans 12-11, and would also have the advantage in shots on goal five to three. They would also dominate the corner kick totals 11-6. They would not have the advantage on the scoreboard however, and the Trojans would pull out the win 2-1.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Adan Gonzalez made four saves on five shots
Carlos Bravo had two assists and had the team lead in shots

UP NEXT

Continuing their road trip to close out the season, the Trojans will travel to face Walsh University (10-3-3, 7-3-2 Great Midwest), kickoff is set for 4:00 PM this Saturday.

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