Gophers come up short in their season opener at Cairn.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Goucher
(0-1-0, 0-0-0)
|
0 | 2 | 2 |
|
Cairn
(1-0-0, 0-0-0)
|
2 | 2 | 4 |
Team Stats
Cairn
| Game Statistics | Goucher | Cairn |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 20 (17) | 17 (11) |
| Saves | 7 | 15 |
| Fouls | 5 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 12 | 5 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
The Goucher College men's soccer team opened up their season on the road at Cairn Thursday evening, falling to the Highlanders 4-2.
The Highlanders (1-0) took command early, as first year Jesse Brittain scored to put Cairn up 1-0. Brittain scored again just four minutes later, to give Cairn the early 2-0 lead just over 17 minutes into the contest. The Highlanders took that 2-0 lead into the halftime intermission. In the second half, Cairn was granted a corner kick that resulted in the third goal of the contest in the 50th minute. Goucher tallied its first goal of the contest in the 53rd minute on a shot by Jeremiah Odubade (1) that was assisted by Bobby Beringer. However, Cairn responded in the 67th minute to give Cairn a commanding lead.
Zach LaFaver knocked in a penalty kick in the 73rd minute for his first goal of the year.
The Gophers will be back in action on Saturday, September 4 when they welcome Penn State Brandywine to Beldon Field. Kick-off is set for 4 p.m. Prior to the game, Goucher will honor Mapach Odolla. A beloved member of the soccer team and Goucher community, Pach tragically lost his life in May prior to returning to Goucher for his Junior year.