YORK, Neb. – The York University men's soccer team posted a 4-1 victory over Doane Saturday afternoon in the season opener.
The Panthers are now 1-0 on the season.
York had two early attempts in the match and promptly took a 1-0 lead at the 15:18 mark when
Asaph Achero rocketed home a shot. Just four minutes later, a foul in the box allowed
Simao Mendes to take a penalty kick. After lining it up, Mendes blasted the ball past the keeper for the early two-goal advantage.
York had a pair of opportunities late in the half, but both shots were stopped. A pair of corner kicks did not lead to any shots down the stretch before halftime.
The Panthers pounced on the opposition early in the second stanza with two more goals. An hero connected just 32 seconds into the half. In the 54th minute,
Sergio Bueno converted a penalty kick for the four-goal lead.
For the match Achero led the way with two goals on two shots.
Kaden Ogle registered five shots in the contest and scored a goal while
Sergio Bueno tallied a goal on his lone shot.
Jamie Watt got the start in goal picking up a pair of saves in 66 minutes of play.
Braden Austin played 24 minutes between the pipes notching a save on the lone shot he faced.
York held a 15-7 edge in shots, including a 10-4 margin on goal. The Panthers earned five corner kicks in the match.
The Panthers return to action Saturday, Aug. 30, when they square off against Mount Marty at 5:30 p.m.
