The Briar Cliff men's soccer team earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Northwestern College Wednesday evening in Orange City, IA.
After a scoreless first half, the Chargers continued to pressure the Red Raiders' defense, creating several opportunities to break through. BCU held a 6-5 advantage in shots during the opening half but was unable to find the net.
The breakthrough came in the 78th minute when
Tobias Noack scored to give the Chargers a 1-0 lead. Briar Cliff held off Northwestern for the remainder of the match to secure the shutout victory.
The Chargers finished with 12 shots, including five on goal, while Northwestern recorded eight shots. Briar Cliff also held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks, creating pressure late in the match.
Noack led the Chargers with the game-winning goal, while
Aime Oettler,
Mario Granjo, and
Alejandro Illan each recorded a shot on goal. The Chargers' defensive effort kept Northwestern off the scoreboard to secure the important GPAC road win.
The Chargers return to action on Wednesday, October 21, hosting the Waldorf Warriors. Kick-off is set for 3:30 p.m.
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