[Men's Soccer] Knights early goal not enough to top Reinhardt Eagles

LAURINBURG, NC –The St. Andrews men's soccer team hosted Reinhardt University on Saturday afternoon, falling in the conference game 2-0.

How It Happened: 

St. Andrews got on the board within the first two minutes of play, when Chris Taylor knocked in a header assisted by Ruben Vaca.

Reinhardt put pressure on the Knights throughout the first half, causing goalkeeper Valentino Parini to save 6 shots on goal, compared to SAU's two shots that were saved by the Eagles.

The Eagles found their rhythm in the second half, pocketing a goal in the 54th minute and the 71st while keeping the Knights quiet.

The two goals would be enough for the Eagles to take the win, 2-1, over the Knights.

Knights Leaders:

Chris Taylor was the only Knight to connect with the net, while Ruben Vaca collected an assist and a shot on goal.

Goalkeeper Valentino Parini had 11 saves against the Eagles, 6 in the first half and 5 in the second.

Up Next: 

The Knights will next be in action on October 2nd at home as they compete against Columbia International for the Black Out Domestic Violence Game hosted by SAAC.