WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Penn College defeated DeSales 2-1 on Friday night at UPMC Field.
Silas Miller scored off a
Justin Boring assist at 76:58 to break a 1-1 tie and put the Wildcats ahead late. The Wildcats are 1-0-1 overall. DeSales is 1-1-0 overall.
How it happened: DeSales' early chance was turned away when
Justin Crismale saved a PK in the second minute, giving the Wildcats an early stop in a first half that finished scoreless. The Wildcats generated their best attacking stretch from the 18th to 28th minutes, earning two corner kicks and putting a
Diego Diaz shot on goal. DeSales pressed late with a header saved by Crismale and two corner kicks in the final four minutes, but Penn College reached halftime in a 0-0 match.
Scott Goldfeder opened the scoring on a penalty kick at 46:21 and the Bulldogs found the equalizer in the 76th minute before Miller's quick strike pulled the Wildcats ahead for good. The Wildcats protected the lead late, including Crismale's save at 87:48, and closed out the 2-1 win.
Inside the box: Miller scored the game-winning goal and put one of his two shots on goal. Goldfeder scored the Wildcats' first goal and finished with two shots, including one on goal. Crismale recorded five saves in goal. Diaz led Penn College with four shots and placed two on goal.
Michael McCurry scored a goal and put both of his shots on goal. Abubakarr Barrie recorded an assist. Colin Hojnowski made five saves in 65 minutes in goal. Jacob Stewart finished with three shots, including two on goal.
Up next: The Wildcats visit Susquehanna University on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m.
