Sewanee, Tenn: On Saturday, October 29th, the Sewanee Soccer team faced Centre in the Quarterfinals of the SAA Tournament. A penalty kick in the 82nd minute was the difference, as
Zach Shunnarah fired it home to give Sewanee a 1-0 win.
INSIDE THE MATCH UP
(2) Sewanee 1, (7) Centre 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
- It was a physical first half, that saw Sewanee get several goal scoring opportunities.
- Sewanee shot eight times in the first half, but they were unable to find the back of the net.
- The Sewanee defense held strong, not allowing a single Centre shot in the first half.
- The second half saw more of the same physical play.
- In the 54th minute, Centre had a golden chance at the net, but
JP Furman made a diving, highlight reel save to deny the opportunity on the doorstep.
- In the 78th minute, Furman made another game saving save on a breakaway.
- A handball in the box was called on Centre in the 82nd minute to give Sewanee a penalty kick opportunity.
Zach Shunnarah fired a shot off the crossbar and into the net for give Sewanee a 1-0 lead.
KEY SEWANEE STATISTICS
- Sewanee out shot Centre 13-4.
- Shunnarah scored his second penalty kick of the year.
KEY CENTRE STATISTICS
- Jacob Camacho had three saves.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sewanee awaits their next opponent in the Semi Finals. The Semi Final game will be hosted by Rhodes in Memphis, Tenn.
