Yan vs. Bethel
Ryan Mitchell, MU Sports Information
2
Winner Madonna MADONNA (2-2-0)
0
Taylor TAYLOR (0-4-0)
Winner
Madonna MADONNA
(2-2-0)
2
Final
0
Taylor TAYLOR
(0-4-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Madonna MADONNA 2 0 2
Taylor TAYLOR 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Two First Half Goals Propel Crusaders Past Trojans

UPLAND, Ind. - The Madonna University men's soccer team won their first match of the 2023 campaign on Wednesday night, defeating Taylor University (Ind.) 2-0 on the road.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The Crusaders used an aggressive attack right away in the first half. It paid off finally in the 27th minute, when Johonnier Torres Gonzalez scored the game's first goal and put Madonna ahead 1-0. Later in the half, Yan Brun added an insurance goal for the Crusaders to make it 2-0 in the 36th minute. Daniel Watkins earned the assist and his third point in two games on the play. 

After falling behind 2-0, the host Trojans did their best to try and get back in the game, but could not get past the Madonna defense. Both teams failed to score in the second half as the Crusaders walked away with the victory. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
 
  • Afonso Henrique made three saves in goal for the Crusaders.
  • Ryota Nakajima took five shots to lead Madonna. 
  • Madonna outshot Taylor 18-10. 
  • The Crusaders move to 13-0-1 all-time against the Trojans. 

UP NEXT:

Madonna returns home to face Goshen College (Ind.) at 2:00 PM Saturday. 

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