WOOSTER, Ohio – The Adrian College men's soccer team extended its winning streak to three matches with a 2-1 road victory over The College of Wooster on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs rallied from an early deficit to improve to 3-2 on the season.
Adrian goalkeeper Eli Sizemore was tested throughout the opening half, making three saves during the first 22 minutes. Wooster broke through in the 23rd minute to take a 1-0 lead.
The Bulldogs responded by earning three corner kicks over the next 13 minutes. Jack Pelton found the equalizer in the 37th minute, scoring his third goal in the last two matches to make it 1-1.
Jacob Carbone nearly gave Adrian the lead one minute later, but his shot was saved. The teams entered halftime tied despite Wooster holding a 12-8 advantage in shots.
Adrian wasted little time moving in front after the break. Doudou Sambe recorded a shot in the 49th minute before Nikolai Zacharko found the back of the net moments later to give the Bulldogs a 2-1 advantage.
Wooster applied heavy pressure while searching for the equalizer, but Sizemore and the Adrian defense protected the lead. Sizemore made seven saves during the second half, including stops in the 80th, 83rd and 87th minutes. Wooster also struck the woodwork twice over the final 15 minutes.
Sizemore finished with 10 saves over 90 minutes. Pelton and Zacharko each recorded three shots, two shots on goal and one goal. Adrian finished with 14 shots, six shots on goal and a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
The Bulldogs will return home to face Ohio Northern University on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Docking Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
