Aristimuno’s Goal Lifts Gophers to the Win Over Wilkes
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Team Stats
Wilkes
| Game Statistics | Goucher | Wilkes |
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| Shots (on goal) | 14 (7) | 8 (4) |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Goucher College men's soccer team (7-5-3 overall; 3-3 conference) traveled to face the Colonels of Wilkes University (1-10-4 overall; 0-4-2 conference) on Saturday afternoon. The Gophers second-half goal lifted the Gophers to a 1-0 win in conference play.
The Gophers' offense came out strong, recording three shots in the opening six minutes of the contest. Declan Ritchotte forced the first save from the Wilkes goalkeeper in the fourth minute. After trading possessions throughout much of the half, the Colonels rallied late, testing Ale Sternini with two late saves before halftime.
Goucher opened the second half with the same offensive energy, notching multiple shots in the first few minutes. Their persistence efforts paid off in the 60th minute when Andres Aristimuno found the back of the net off an assist from Joel Lukoo. The Gophers' defense held firm for the remainder of the match, preserving the 1-0 shutout.
The Gophers outshot the Colonels (14-8), however, Wilkes held the advantage on corner kicks (6-2). Sternini earned the win in goal, with four saves in the contest. Aristimuno and Bryan Machado led the Gophers with four shots a piece.
The men return home to face Moravian on Tuesday, October 21st at 7pm, before celebrating Senior Day against Elizabethtown on October 25th at 3:30pm.