OWENSBORO, KY - With 10 minutes to go and a 2-1 lead, KWC looked like they were on their way to their first win of the season. Walsh had other ideas, however, as they scored two late goals to get the road victory.
With the win Walsh moves to 6-0-1 (3-0 G-MAC) while Kentucky Wesleyan falls to 0-4 (0-3 G-MAC).
The first half opened with a goal by Walsh just two minutes into the game. Wesleyan didn't falter though, getting four shots off in the next 15 minutes before
Adrian Stokke managed to head one in off the double assist by
Calum Newson and
Jake Peveler. The teams played fairly even for the final 30 minutes, shooting just three more times combined before the halftime buzzer sounded.Â
Staring at a tie game with 30 minutes to go, KWC managed to get out on the break.
Santiago Henrich put in a perfect cross to
Calum Newson who tapped it home to give the Panthers a 2-1 lead. Following that goal, Walsh went on the offensive, allowing just two more Panther shots the entire game. With 10 minutes left Walsh tied the game on a corner kick header. Just seven minutes later, Walsh's Jac Humphreys put one in the top right corner to give the Caveliers the 3-2 victory.
Calum Newson and
Adrian Stokke each put up three shots, with two on frame for both individuals.
Goalie
Matthew Meyer made five saves in the game.
The teams were very evenly matched with Walsh having a slight edge in shots (15-12) and shots on goal (8-6). KWC led in corner kicks (6-5) as well as fouls (17-13).
The Panthers return to action this Saturday as they close out homecoming week with a matchup against Malone. The game will take place at Steele Stadium at 5:30 p.m.
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