The William Jewell men's soccer team continues to find weather that does not want to be kind. Cold weather and rain made it an unpleasant afternoon for both players and spectators. The elements stood no match today against the Cardinal offense as senior
Teddy Gifford's two goal performance pushed Jewell past Lewis University. The win improves the Cardinals record to 5-9 overall and 2-8 in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- 15:36 – Lewis was able to capture an early lead with a goal just 15 minutes into. (1,0 LU)
- 19:38 – Teddy Gifford responded right back with his strong right foot and found the back of the net from 30 yards out. (1,1)
- 36:53 – It was Gifford coming up big again for Jewell with another goal, this time with the assist from Blake Lines. (2-1 Jewell)
- 67:47 – Cody Benedict placed a perfect ball over the top of the Lewis defense and Noah Espinosa took advantage of an aggressive keeper to extend the Cardinal lead. (3-1, Jewell)
- 74:56 - The Flyers were able to bring it to a one score game with only a few minutes remaining in regulation. (3-2, Jewell)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Flyers recorded eight corner kicks and Jewell recorded five.
- The Cardinal offense was able to produce 17 shots with six being on goal.
LEADERS OF THE FLIGHT
UP NEXT
On Friday the Cardinals will travel to Kentucky and square off against Bellarmine University in a 6:30 p.m. CST contest.
