LIBERTY, Mo. – An early second-half goal was the difference Saturday afternoon, as the William Jewell men's soccer team fell 1-0 to Missouri-St. Louis. It was the Cardinals' second straight 1-0 result after Wednesday's loss to Drury. Jewell is now 2-11-2 overall and 1-9-2 in GLVC play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Nolan Piedimonte tested the UMSL keeper less than two minutes into the match, and Aldo Bryant made four first-half saves to keep the game scoreless at the break.
- The Tritons broke through in the 49' with what would be the only goal of the game.
- Hugo Nordenberg forced a save in the 56' as Jewell looked for an equalizer, and the Cardinals' defense held UMSL scoreless over the final 41 minutes, but Jewell couldn't find the tying goal.
KEY STATS
- Bryant played all 90 minutes in goal and made five saves.
- Piedimonte and Nordenberg each recorded a shot on goal for the Cardinals.
- UMSL held a 15-4 edge in shots, a 6-2 advantage in shots on goal and a 9-2 edge in corners.
UP NEXT
The Cardinals return to action on Wednesday to face Kansas City rival Rockhurst in Kansas City Crown action.
