WAVERLY, Iowa – Men's soccer picked up an American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) win 1-0 over Central College on Saturday, Oct. 19. The win moves Wartburg to 7-4-3 overall and 4-2 in A-R-C play, while Central is now 6-6-2 overall and 2-2-1 in A-R-C play.
Match Summary
- First Half
- Wartburg had two shot attempts and a corner kick opportunity in the first 10 minutes of play, but were unable to put any shots on target
- The first shot on goal of the match came in the 24th minute when Central fired a shot that was saved by Henry Eckert for the Knights
- Neither team was able to control possession and the score remained 0-0 headed to halftime
- Five total shots and one shot on goal between both teams in the first half
- Second Half
- Wartburg came out of halftime firing as Gembo, Carson Kay and Lwings Kabula all recorded shots on goal that were saved by Central
- The scoreless tie was broken in the 65th minute when Gembo found Mott on a long cross that Mott was able to finish to put the Knights up 1-0
- Eckert made a save in the 70th minute that led to a Central corner kick that was defended well by the Knights to keep the score 1-0
- Central had another corner attempt in the 84th minute but could not put a shot on target
- Wartburg held off Central for a 1-0 win at home
Top Performers
Notes/Streaks
- Wartburg now leads the all-time series 23-14-3 over Central
- Sixth shutout of the season for the Knights
- Fifth solo shutout for Eckert in goal this season
- Fourth goal of the season for Mott
- Second game-winner of the season
- Now leads the team in total points with nine
- Sevent career goal
- Gembo recorded his third assist of the season
- Tied for team lead in assists
- Third assist of his career
- Wartburg out shot Central 13-8 in total shots and 6-2 in shots on goal
Next Time Out
The Knights are back in action next on Tuesday, Oct. 22 for a nonconference matchup against the University of Wisconsin-Platteville at 7:30 p.m.
