SEWARD, Neb. – The Bulldogs and Panthers found themselves in a draw after 90 minutes of play at the York Soccer Complex. Concordia found a game opening goal via D’Andre Williams, but York University would find an own goal on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 14), ending in a 1-1 tie. The Bulldogs have tied in four of their seven games this season.
CUNE is 1-2-4 after its conference schedule and will enter conference play next week.
Concordia was awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area barely into the 2nd minute of the match. Williams kicked a spinning ball over three defenders and the teardrop found its way just inside the near post for the score. The London, Ontario, native added to his scoring total (5) as a Bulldog and his two assists from this season.
After the break, a mistake by a Bulldog defender kicking the ball back to the goalkeeper costed Concordia an own goal early in the second frame. The two teams were evenly matched in the majority of the stat categories, and no one could find a goal in the final 41 minutes to break the equalizer.
The defense limited the home team in its attacking third through goalkeeper Nolan Fuelberth, Sean Stratman and Michael Wyvill, all playing 90 minutes.
The Bulldogs and Panthers were deadlocked at seven shots apiece, while the visitors edged out the home team in shots on goal (5-4) and corner kicks (3-2). Fuelberth added three saves pushing his total to 20 on the year.
Diego Yanes led York (1-2-2) in shots (3) and goalkeeper Jamie Watt punched out four saves. The Panthers had Watt, Aday Munoz, Jorge Boto and Matias Madriaga play all 90 minutes. York will face the Coyotes of Kansas Wesleyan at the York Soccer Complex on Wednesday.
Concordia (1-2-4) will enter conference play on Wednesday versus Northwestern (1-1-3). First kick is set for 8 p.m. CT at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs are 15-18-4 against the Red Raiders but tied 2-2 last season in Orange City.