ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – A three goal second half, that capped out four unanswered goals, paced the Bethel University men's soccer team to a 4-1 season opening victory over Northwestern Thursday evening at Ona Orth Athletic Complex.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• UNW broke the tie in the 28th minute scoring its only goal of the day on a penalty kick opportunity.
• Senior
Matthias Caspari kicked off his multi-goal day tying it in the 37th minute
• BU wasted no time taking the lead for goal with Caspari scoring 48 seconds into the second half on a nice assist from
Zach Caouette
•
Isaac Howell and
Mu Ku Shi went back-to-back in the scoring column scoring in the 54th and 89th minute respectively.
• The Royals flipped the switch in the second half outshooting the Eagles 14-2 leading to outshoot them 20-7 for the match.
• BU had 13 corner kicks, which is the second most in a match over the last six seasons.
KEY PERFORMERS
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Matthias Caspari – 2 goals, 2 shots on goal, 70 minutes
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Zach Caouette – 2 assists, 90 minutes
UP NEXT
Bethel gets a bit of a breather before kicking off a five-match road stand on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Wisconsin-Superior.
