Men’s Soccer Drops a 2-0 Decision at Trine
ANGOLA, Ind. – The DC men’s soccer team lost a defensive battle on Tuesday, falling 2-0 to Trine University. The Yellow Jackets drop to 2-2 on the season with the loss.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Defiance
(2-2)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Trine (Ind.)
(3-1)
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
ANGOLA, Ind. – The DC men's soccer team lost a defensive battle on Tuesday, falling 2-0 to Trine University. The Yellow Jackets drop to 2-2 on the season with the loss.
The game was held scoreless until the 32nd minute, when Trine's Curtis Holcom scored off a Josh Rivera assist to give the Thunder a 1-0 lead. Defiance had several chances to tie the game, but Trine goalkeeper Nick Thon played outstanding, recording five saves to secure the Thunder's third shut-out in four games this season. Trine's Josh Rivera put in a goal with five minutes remaining to secure the game for the Thunder.
DC goalkeeper Sean Mukhtar played well, recording nine saves on the night. Kyle Johnson and Chris Kessler led the Jackets offensively with two shots on goal apiece.
Defiance will return to the pitch on Saturday, September 19, to host Thomas More University at 3:00 p.m. on the Defiance High School varsity soccer field.
Team Stats
Trine (Ind.)
| Game Statistics | Defiance | Trine (Ind.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 8 (5) | 23 (12) |
| Saves | 10 | 5 |
| Fouls | 3 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 6 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |