October 29, 2022

MEN’S SOCCER 2022 SEASON CONCLUDES AFTER TIE WITH MUSTANGS

Morningside

4-7-7, 3-2-6

Dakota Wesleyan

3-12-2, 2-8-1

Final

Morningside (4-7-7, 3-2-6)

Dakota Wesleyan (3-12-2, 2-8-1)

Mitchell, S.D – The Dakota Wesleyan men's soccer team concludes the 2022 season with a 1-1 tie in conference matchup against Morningside University on Saturday from the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex in Mitchell, S.D.

Quick Stats

Score:

DWU 1– Morningside 1

Record:

DWU 3-12-2 (2-8-1 GPAC)

Morningside 4-7-7 (3-2-6 GPAC)

How it Happened

Morningside looks to take the early offensive momentum but is quickly stopped in the 9^th minute from DWU starting goalkeeper, Federico Dusini, with a great save from the feet. Minutes following, the Tigers decide to take that offensive momentum, as Roberto Gerardo Romero finds the back of the net in the 12^th minute to get the first goal in the game.

The Mustangs continue to push their offensive unit as Dusini recorded eight saves in the first period alone, meanwhile the Tigers continue to lead 1-0 heading into halftime.

Beginning the second period, Morningside looks to keep the same momentum with multiple corner kicks and shots on goal, which were all saved by Dusini. In the 58^th minute, Cesar Requena received a pass from Grant Pierce for an opportunity on goal but misses right of the goal.

Morningside is able to get on the scoreboard in the 79^th minute to keep the end of matchup a neutral score of 1-1. In senior day fashion, all seniors were called off in the last minutes of the game for the final time.

Federico Dusini and the Dakota Wesleyan defensive back line finishes the matchup with 14 saves on the night. Meanwhile, Roberto Gerardo Romero successfully finds the back of the net for the Tigers offensively.

Up Next

The Tigers and first-year head coach Nicolas Reinhard finishes the 2022 campaign with a 3-12-2 record, with a 2-8-1 record in conference play.