Men's Soccer Earns Shutout, 4-0, Over Bears

By Mike DeVader, Reinhardt Director of Athletic Communications & Media

Photo Courtesy of Greg Spell/G-RoxPhotos.com

WALESKA, Ga. – The Eagles were able to get one more match in during the regular season in preparation for the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship later this month after Reinhardt hosted Truett McConnell (Ga.) – a league foe – in a non-conference matchup.

The hometown club (11-2) scored twice in both halves against the Bears to come away victorious on its home turf, 4-0, at Ken White Field at University Stadium.

"Every minute of game time is valuable in the developmental process of a team, and with the guidelines of this season even more so," head coach Joey Johnson said. "It is a chance to evaluate and learn in order to improve. I am looking forward to continuing the process with these young men as we move closer to the postseason."

Aaron Whitten was able to give his team an early 1-0 advantage after finding the back-right on a penalty kick at 22:15. The Eagles would dominate time of possession and shots, 27-6, as they doubled the lead less than 20 minutes later on a goal from Costa Lopez after a nice find from Gian-Luca Fahling.

Just a couple minutes into the second half, Rafael Pais made it 3-0 – off an assist from Yosr Frej – as the Reinhardt attack started to find a rhythm. The momentum would continue as the Eagles found the back of the net one more time at 78:47 compliments of Raphael Mospanyuk (Gus Fidler pass).

Niko Tzevelekos had a clean sheet in-net as he made two saves in 72:19 before giving way to Severin Ryf.

Individually, four players for the hosts collected three shots apiece.

The team now awaits the announcement of its opponent in the AAC Championship in the coming days.

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