GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Guilford men's soccer team (0-3-0, 0-0-0 ODAC) hosted Methodist University (3-0-0, 0-0-0 USA South) in a Wednesday night match, falling 4-0 to the Monarchs in a full time clash.
The Quakers managed to get two shots off in the opening half as Methodist maintained possession and created seven shots, including five on goal. Ildis Vital-Peraza (Vienna, Va.) played the first 45 minutes of the game, making 2 saves and allowing 3 goals. The Monarchs took a 1-0 lead in the 1st minute when Cameron Lambert found the back of the net with Gerard Bailey doubling the advantage in the 8th minute off an Angel Alarcon assist. Methodist added on to their score with a corner kick goal by Gerard Bradley. This left Guilford entering halftime trailing 3-0.
The Quakers came out with more defensive pressure in the second half, recording two shots and earning 5 corner kicks. Rafa Albesa Boix (Castellon De La Plana, Spain) and Talan Coogle (Lexington, N.C.) each recorded a shot late in the half, but neither attempt found the frame. With Xavier Porter (Belmont, N.C.) in the net, Methodist built on to its lead to make it 4-0 in the 55th minute when Josh Mott scored off an assist from Gerard Bradley.
Porter kept the Monarchs from scoring throughout the second half, making one save, allowing one goal. Guilford continued to pressure defensively, but came up short in the end.
The Monarchs finished out the match with a 9-4 differential in shots while having a 7-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Quakers finished up with 5 corners to the Monarchs 4. Fouls were distributed evenly throughout the match with Guilford having 14 to Methodist's 13.
The Guilford College men's soccer team continues its season on Saturday, September 12th against Southern Virginia University. First kick is scheduled for 1:00 PM at Appenzeller Field in the Armfield Athletic Center.
