Box Score ALLIANCE, Ohio—Thomas Beck (Poland/Cardinal Mooney) scored his seventh goal of the season as the Mount Union men's soccer team picked up a 2-1 victory over Washington & Jefferson. The Purple Raiders (5-2) have won both of their home matches this season.
Mount Union got on the board first in the 29th minute when a shot by midfielder Chris Motley (Kent/St. Vincent-St.Mary) deflected off a Washington & Jefferson defender for a goal. The keeper stopped the ball mid-air just before crossing the goal line, but his momentum carried him across the line for the goal.
Beck added a goal in the opening minutes of the second half off a giveaway by the defense to give the Purple Raiders a 2-0 lead. He has now scored a goal in each of the past three matches.
Goalkeeper Jon Critell (Youngstown/Cardinal Mooney) made six saves in goal for Mount Union. He made a spectacular save on a shot by Sam Sestito in the 86th minute to preserve the victory.
Pete Tomlinson also made six saves for Washington & Jefferson. Ryan Suess scored their lone goal.
Mount Union returns to action tomorrow when they host Point Park (Pa.) at 1 p.m.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2011 Mount Union Men's Soccer
Wash. & Jeff. (Pa.) vs Mount Union (Sep 17, 2011 at Alliance, Ohio)
Wash. & Jeff. (Pa.) (2-3-0) vs. Mount Union (5-2-0)
Date: Sep 17, 2011 Attendance: 362
Weather:
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Wash. & Jeff. (Pa.). 0 1 - 1
Mount Union......... 1 1 - 2
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 28:55 MTU Chris Motley (unassisted) - Shot from just outside the box
2. 48:22 MTU Thomas Beck (unassisted) - Given away by defense, and finished
3. 51:20 W&J Ryan Suess (unassisted) - Over keeper
Shots: Wash. & Jeff. (Pa.) 14, Mount Union 19
Saves: Wash. & Jeff. (Pa.) 6 (Pete Tomlinson 6), Mount Union 6 (Jon
Critell 6)
