George Washington University Athletics
George Washington University
3-9-4, 1-5-1
La Salle
5-7-3, 1-4-2
Turner’s Goal Boosts Men’s Soccer Over La Salle in 1-0 Victory
10/21/2023 9:32:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA - Powered by Will Turner's third strike of the season, the George Washington men's soccer team (3-9-4, 1-5-1) downed La Salle (5-7-3, 1-4-2), 1-0, earning its first A-10 win of the season on Saturday evening in Philadelphia.
HOW IT HAPPENED
32nd Minute: Nico Medina forced a turnover near midfield and served an aerial pass over La Salle's backline and to a streaking Turner, who controlled the ball with his head and beat the Explorers' goalkeeper on the near side.
NOTEWORTHY
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On his goal, Turner retook the team lead in points with his eighth and ninth points of the season.
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First-year Medina earned the first point of his Buff and Blue career on his assist to Turner's goal.
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Duncan Wegner earned his third win and second shutout of the season, and was credited with two saves in the victory.
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Turner scored on GW's only shot on goal.
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GW had four field players play the full 90 minutes: Carter Humm, Medina, Colin Prendergast and Sean Vaghedi.
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GW was outshot 19-6, including 2-1 in shots on goal.
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La Salle had 11 corner kicks, while GW had just one.
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GW earned its first win against an A-10 opponent, bringing the Revolutionaries' conference point total to four.
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La Salle's Americo Pereira (53rd minute) and Theo Maartensson (75th minute), along with GW's Vaghedi (34th minute) and Dan Dobrin (76th minute) each received a yellow card in the match.
UP NEXT
The Buff and Blue return to the GW Soccer Field for the final match of the season on Saturday, Oct. 28, when the Buff and Blue host George Mason and celebrate both Senior Day and Alumni Day. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. and coverage of the match will be on ESPN+.
Team Stats
William Turner (3)
Assisted By: Nico Medina
GOAL by GWU Turner, William Assist by Medina, Nico.
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