LIVONIA, Mich. -- The Madonna University men's soccer team hosted Goshen College (Ind.) on Saturday afternoon from the Madonna Athletic Complex. The Crusaders came away with the victory over the Maple Leafs, scoring a goal each half to secure the 2-1 win. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The game began with each team going back and forth holding control of the ball. The Crusaders had a few good looks at the net when finally Fletcher Van Howe broke the tie with a beautiful flick shot over the goalies head in the 34th minute to make it 1-0 Crusaders going into halftime. The Crusaders would then strike quickly in the second half after a foul in the box by the Maple Leafs allowing Daniel Watkins to score on a penalty kick three minutes into the half to make it 2-0. The Maple Leafs would score their first goal in the 85th minute to make it 2-1 but it would not be enough to take the Crusaders as they came away with the 2-1 victory.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Madonna would outshoot Goshen 17-4.

• Jhonnier Torres would record an assist on the Van Howe goal. 

• Madonna would lead in corners 6-4.

UP NEXT:

Madonna will return home Wednesday, September 6th when the Crusaders face off against Georgetown College (Ky.). Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM. 

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