MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – The Swarthmore College men's soccer team could not keep up with host Wesleyan University on Saturday, falling by a 5-2 score.
The Garnet struck first on a penalty kick just over two minutes into the contest, but the Cardinals answered with three consecutive goals. After Swarthmore cut the deficit to one in the second half, Wesleyan responded with two tallies in the final 11 minutes to put the game away.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Garnet earned an early chance just 2:13 into the opening half, drawing a penalty kick.
Joost Almekinders converted for his team-leading third goal of the season. However, the Cardinals evened it up in the 11
th minute.
- Almekinders nearly netted his second of the day in the 21
st minute but his shot struck the right post. The two sides remained level at one after 45 minutes of play.
- Wesleyan took control in the second half, recording 11 shots and conceding just one attempt from Swarthmore. The Cardinals took the lead in the 53
rd minute and made it 3-1 in the 64
th minute.
- The Garnet did connect on their only shot of the period, as
Kaden Cho got his squad within one (3-2) with his first goal of the season. Wesleyan did not allow another opportunity though and pulled away with markers in the 80
th and 85
th minutes.
GARNET LEADERS
Goals: Almekinders, Cho 1
Shots: Almekinders 2
Saves:
Eli Cogan 6
UP NEXT
Swarthmore (1-3-1) returns home to take on Montclair State University on Wednesday.
