The Charger men's soccer team's comeback fell just short against the visiting Northwestern Red Raiders 3-2 Wednesday afternoon on Faber Field.
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The Red Raiders were in control for majority of the contest, jumping out to a 3-0 lead following a goal in the 62
nd minute.
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The Chargers quickly responded with a goal in the 63
rd minute, as
Pablo Gonzalez found the back of the net off an assist from
Alejandro Illan.
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In the 77
th minute, the Chargers were awarded a corner kick and following a rebound,
Finlay Skilling's header that went in was nullified by an offside call.
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In the 81
st minute,
David Sauter scored off an assist from Illan to put the Chargers within one.
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In the final minute, the Chargers looked for the equalizer, but the Red Raider keeper was able to intercept the cross to hang on to the 3-2 win.
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David Sauter paced the Chargers with four shots while
Gabriel Hernandez Les recorded three shots.
Xabier Ilundain recorded two saves in the contest.
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The Chargers move to 4-6-1 (1-3-1 GPAC) and will host Maharishi International this Saturday on Faber Field. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m.
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