SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The King University men's soccer team dropped a conference matchup at Converse University Wednesday night, as the Valkyries scored a pair of second-half goals
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Converse 3, King 0
LOCATION: Weisiger Stadium; Spartanburg, S.C.
RECORDS: King 2-4, 0-2 Conference Carolinas; Converse 4-2, 2-1 Conference Carolinas
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Tornado had the first major scoring chance, as Weston Joyner took a penalty kick in the 12th minute that was stopped.
- Converse found the first goal, scoring in the 19th minute to go ahead 1-0.
- Joyner took another shot on goal in the 29th minute, but again was stopped by the Converse goalkeeper.
- The Tornado were able to survive a Converse onslaught at the end of the half, withstanding three corner kicks and a shot in the final five minutes to keep it 1-0 at halftime.
- Converse took the first shot of the half in the 53rd minute, but it was blocked by the Tornado defense.
- Tijani Ali Khelifaoui took a shot on goal in the 68th minute off a free kick, but was unable to find the back of the net.
- Off a corner kick in the 72nd minute, Converse was able to get another shot on goal, but it was stopped by Gauthier Lumale.
- Just a few minutes later, the Valkyries gave themselves some breathing room, scoring their second goal in the 74th minute to take the 2-0 lead.
- Converse added a penalty shot goal in the 80th minute to go ahead 3-0.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Tornado had just two shots on goal, coming courtesy of Joyner and Khelifaoui.
- Lumale had five saves in net.
FOR THE FOES
- Gabriel Verona, Johannes Haden and Jaxon Keene had the goals for Converse
- Guilherme Fontes and Joan Bauza Sureda both added assists
UP NEXT
- The Tornado will be back on Parks Field Sunday to take on Carolina University. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
- Converse will play at North Greenville University Saturday afternoon.
