YORK, Neb. — York defeated Evangel 2-0 on Saturday. The Panthers scored once in each half and finished with a 13-2 shot advantage, including 7-2 in shots on goal.
Cameron Greeves scored at 39:54 to put York ahead 1-0 in the first half. Earlier, the Panthers built pressure with three corner kicks between 6:09 and 12:08, and
Fionn Brereton forced a save in the 30th minute before the goal accounted for the half's only scoring.
Joao Tavares gave York a 2-0 lead 36 seconds into the second half, scoring off an
Alex Hulme assist. The Panthers kept the pressure on with three shots and three corner kicks by the 52:27 mark, then added three more corners and three shots during a late stretch.
Jamie Watt made two saves in the half as York finished off a 2-0 win.
Greeves scored the game-winning goal and led the Panthers with three shots. Tavares added a goal on two shots, putting one on frame. Hulme recorded an assist and put both of his shot attempts on goal. Watt made two saves in 90 minutes and finished with a shutout.
The Panthers travel to Lindsborg, Kan., on Wednesday to take on Bethany College. Live stats and video will be available on yorkpanthers.com.
