WAVERLY, Iowa – Men's soccer defeated Central College at Salzwedel Field in the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) Tournament Semifinals.
 
With the victory, Wartburg advances to the A-R-C Tournament Final, which will be hosted by Wartburg on Saturday, Nov. 9 against Nebraska Wesleyan University.
 
Match Summary

• First Half
  • Lwings Kabula and Landon Hartsell recorded the first shots of the match with off-target shots in the first six minutes of play
  • Andrew Valenzuela fired a long shot on goal that was saved in the ninth minute
  • Kabula tried to break the scoreless tie in the 22^nd minute, but his shot was saved by the Central keeper
  • The Knights defense didn't allow a shot on goal in the half and the score remained 0-0 headed to halftime
• Second Half
  • A Carson Kay blocked shot led to a corner kick in the 54^th minute, where Flori Gembo sent a corner into the box that was finished by Kay to put Wartburg ahead 1-0
  • The Knights played shorthanded from the 67^th minute on
    • Wartburg's defense was able to hold off Central to keep the Knights in front 1-0 for the win
  • Henry Eckert made two saves in the final 10 minutes to keep Central off the board

 
Top Performers

• Carson Kay
  • Goal
• Flori Gembo
  • Assist
• Henry Eckert
  • Shutout
  • Two saves

 
Notes/Streaks

• Wartburg has now defeated Central two times this season
  • The Knights are now 5-0-1 in A-R-C Tournament matches against Central
  • Wartburg leads the all-time series 24-14-3
• Fourth goal of the season for Kay
  • Third game-winning goal
• Team-high fifth assist for Gembo this season
• Central out shot Wartburg 13-11 in total shots, but Wartburg led in shots on goal 4-2
• Wartburg had a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks

 
Next Time Out
The Knights continue their A-R-C Tournament run on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the A-R-C Tournament Final against Nebraska Wesleyan University at a time to be determined.