September 26, 2013

Asheville, NC - Warren Wilson Men's Soccer played Ferrum College this afternoon and fell 4-3.

This brings the Fighting Owls to a 1-7 overall record and the Panthers to 5-4.

The Owls went into the half down 3-0 but with great tenacity fought to get back into the game. In the second half they put three goals away to bring life back into the game but it was too little too late.

The first half started in favor of Ferrum College. Aaron Gustine put the first goal away at 17:57 to break the dead lock score. Their next goal was only a few minutes later as Cristian Turcios found the back of the net off of a remarkable free kick from mid field. Aaron Gustine made it three at the 28th minute to make the half-time score 3-0.

In the second half the Owls were determined to get back into the match pushing up and making some attacking plays. Jackson Grimm hit the target off of an incredible throw into the box from Enrique Timas. But the Owls momentum would be cut short as just one minute later Aaron Gustine chipped the keeper to finish his hat-trick and move the score to 4-1.

But the Owls would not go away. At 78:12 Enrique Timas broke through the defense finishing in style, boosting the Owls hopes with the score 4-2. At 82:35 a stunning goal was scored as Allen Salazar fired one at the crossbar and crossing the line off of the rebound making the score 4-3. The Owls continued to push but time had run out. The final score ended in favor of the Ferrum Panthers, 4-3.

The Owls move on to play at USC Lancaster on October 1st at 5.00 pm.