Box Score SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Spring Arbor University broke a scoreless tie with three goals in a span of 12 minutes during the second half to defeat Goshen College 3-0 in Crossroads League action on Wednesday night at the Cougar Soccer Complex.
Addison Clarke scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 73rd minute – the first career goal for the senior.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: No. 13 Spring Arbor 3, Goshen 0
LOCATION: Cougar Soccer Complex | Spring Arbor, Mich.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 9-1-2 (4-0-1 CL), Goshen 5-8-0 (1-4-0 CL)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Spring Arbor dominated possession throughout the first half, but would have nothing to show for it.
- Goshen continued to sit back and defend in the second half, allowing SAU to attack. The Cougars finally broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute with the goal from Clarke. Jacob Crull worked his way around several Maple Leaf defenders before lifting a cross to the back post where Clarke was waiting.
- The goal opened the flood gates, and less than five minutes later Cole Russell would find the back of the net to double the lead. Alex Sokalski capped the scoring with a penalty kick in the 85th minute.
- Spring Arbor finished the match with a 17-6 shot advantage.
- SAU goalkeeper Christopher Banfi made three saves on the way to earning his eighth shutout of the season.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Spring Arbor picked up its second straight win over Goshen following a 2-1 win in Goshen, Indiana last season.
- The Cougars rank first in the NAIA with nine shutouts this season.
- Russell tallied his 13th goal of the season – the most in the Crossroads League.
- Crull added two assists, bringing his season total to a league-high 10.
UP NEXT
Spring Arbor hosts Bethel University (6-6-1, 3-2-0 CL) on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m.
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