Eduardo de Bonis Encinoso
Junior Eduardo de Bonis Encinoso was one of two Golden Knights to get two shots off against No. 2 Charleston.
2
Winner Charleston (W.Va.) UC-M (2-0)
0
Gannon University GAN-M (0-2)
Winner
Charleston (W.Va.) UC-M
(2-0)
2
Final
0
Gannon University GAN-M
(0-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Charleston (W.Va.) UC-M 1 1 2
Gannon University GAN-M 0 0 0

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at Urbana University (Ohio)

9/6/2017 | 4:00 PM

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Sep. 06 (Wed) / 4:00 PM
at Urbana University (Ohio)

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Dan Teliski, Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations

Gannon Men's Soccer Team Suffers 2-0 Setback Against No. 2 Charleston (W.Va.)

THE RUNDOWN
  • Final Score: No. 2 Charleston (W.Va.) 2, at Gannon 0
  • Records: Gannon (0-2), Charleston (2-0)
  • Location: Erie, Pa. - McConnell Family Stadium
  • The Short Story: The second-ranked University of Charleston men's soccer team used goals during the final five minutes of the first half and opening five minutes of the second half to get past Gannon 2-0 Saturday night at McConnell Family Stadium.

GAMEDAY MEDIA CENTER
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The first half proved to be a defensive affair with only three combined shots taken. Charleston was able to get two shots off while Gannon had one.
  • The first shot by either team wasn't taken until Charleston did so in the 26th minute.
  • Gannon's best scoring opportunity came in the 31st minute when junior Eduardo de Bonis Encinoso (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain/Escuelas Pias Tenerife)'s header in close was tipped by the Charleston goalkeeper off the underneath of the crossbar and failed to go into the net.
  • Charleston used a defensive miscue late in the first half to grab a 1-0 lead. The Gannon goalkeeper tried to come out on a pass over the Golden Knight defense, but his kick ricocheted off Ettore Ballestracci's body. The Charleston forward then directed the loose ball into an empty net with 3:41 left in the first half.
  • The visitors added an insurance goal 4:04 into the second half. Leon Kroiss headed in a corner kick from Kieran Bywater to provide a cushion.
  • Gannon managed seven shots the rest of the way, but was unable to dent the scoreboard.

GAME NOTES
  • Saturday's first half was played in a drizzle, before the second half was contested under drier conditions.
  • Both teams managed seven shots and committed nine fouls.
  • Gannon took five corner kicks compared to Charleston's two.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
  • Charleston is ranked No. 2 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Top 25 Poll.
  • The Golden Eagles have advanced to the last three NCAA Division II Final Fours, finishing national runner-up in 2014 and 2016.
  • Gannon dropped a 1-0 decision to Charleston in last year's season opener on the road after the Golden Eagles scored with 2:19 remaining in regulation.
  • Saturday's affair concluded a season-opening two-match homestand for Gannon.

UP NEXT
  • Gannon returns to action Wednesday, September 6 at Urbana.
  • The Blue Knights are ranked No. 12 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Top 25 Poll.
  • The first road match of the season is scheduled for 4 p.m.
  • Urbana leads the all-time series 3-2, including a 1-0 double-overtime victory last season at McConnell Family Stadium.
  • Gannon posted a 2-0 shutout during its last trip to Urbana on October 6, 2012.
  • Live gameday statistics will be available at http://www.sidearmstats.com/urbana/msoc.
  • A live video webcast will be available at https://team1sports.com/uublueknights.
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Players Mentioned

Eduardo de Bonis Encinoso

#39 Eduardo de Bonis Encinoso

MF
5' 9"
Junior
Biomedical Engineering

Players Mentioned

Eduardo de Bonis Encinoso

#39 Eduardo de Bonis Encinoso

5' 9"
Junior
Biomedical Engineering
MF