CHESTER, Pa. – The Widener University men's soccer team rounded out its non-conference schedule with a 2-0 win over Wilkes University on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Pride finishes 5-4 in non-conference play this season and moves to 5-6 overall.
GAME NOTES
- Sean Fatiga picked up his 11th and 12th goals of the season. He is currently tied for the MAC Commonwealth lead in goals and holds the sole lead in points with 26.
- First year Wildan Bondea recorded his second assist in a blue and gold uniform.
- Vinnie Nocito made his second start in net for the Pride and delivered his second career shutout with the 2-0 decision, coming up with three saves on the afternoon.
- WU held an 11-5 shot advantage over the Colonels.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After getting off three shots in the first 13 minutes, Widener finally found the scoreboard in the 17th minute. Bondea lofted a pass down the field that the Colonels goalkeeper came out of the box to retrieve. The keeper misjudged a clear and Fatiga pounced on it to deliver an open net score.
- Wilkes made a strong effort to even up the score, but the Widener defense kept it at bay for most of the match. It got a late opportunity on net in the 77th minute, but a big save from Nocito kept the tally 1-0.
- The Pride put the match away with one more score in the 87th minute. Fatiga took another pass down field, beat his defender one-on-one, and rifled home a far post goal – his 12th of the season.
UP NEXT
The Blue and Gold resumes MAC Commonwealth action when it travels to Stevenson on Wednesday, October 13. Kick-off from Owings Mills is scheduled for 7 p.m.
