Tough Goal Proves The Difference Against Webster
CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn Men's Soccer team took on Webster University on their home field Thursday afternoon for a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster (6-5-2, 3-1-2) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blackburn (2-8-4, 1-4-1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Webster
| Game Statistics | Webster | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (4) | 8 (4) |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls | 22 | 13 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 1 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
CARLINVILLE, IL -- The Blackburn Men's Soccer team took on Webster University on their home field Thursday afternoon for a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup. The close contest was decided on a tough goal late in the first half to give the Gorloks a 1-0 victory.
Freshman Brayden Smith led the Blackburn offense with two shots while six others also had a shot. Webster was called for 22 fouls in the match compared to BC's 13.
Late in the first half, Webster took a corner kick from the right corner which was kicked into the middle of the box. Unfortunately the ball was deflected off a Blackburn defender into the net to give the Gorloks the 1-0 victory.
The Beavers return to action Saturday when they host Fontbonne University in a matchup of SLIAC foes.