ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The men's soccer team was unable to break through offensively Saturday as Webster claimed a 2-0 victory at Worldwide Technology Soccer Park to snap GU's four match winning streak.
The Panthers generated 11 shots but managed only two on goal. Â The Gorloks outshot Greenville 20-11 and placed 11 shots on frame.
Webster broke the scoreless deadlock in the 37th minute when Alberto Duque Gonzalez finished a chance off an assist from Juan Ignacio Martins Ferreira.
Greenville looked for an equalizer in the second half and earned two corner kicks while creating several opportunities, including shots from
Pedro Kamada and
Samuel Paez.
Webster, however, continued to apply pressure and doubled its advantage in the 82nd minute when Duque Gonzalez scored his second goal of the match.
Goalkeeper
Miguel Valcarce Gomez kept the Panthers within striking distance throughout the afternoon, recording eight saves.
Webster's attack forced Greenville's defense to withstand sustained pressure, especially in the second half when the Gorloks attempted 12 shots.
Kamada led Greenville with two shots, including one on goal, while
Manolo Juarez,
Richard Kerwer and
Bence Nagy each added two attempts.Â
Sebastian Galanton produced the Panthers' final shot on target in the 86th minute, but Samelko made the save to preserve the shutout.
The Panthers (5-9-1, 4-2-1 SLIAC) Â will look to bounce back in their final SLIAC contest on Wednesday night at Eureka.
