The Shippensburg Men’s soccer team was defeated by Gannon this past Saturday, resulting in the Raiders’ fourth straight loss.
The visiting Golden Knights notched the first score of the day in the 23rd minute with a goal by Sergio Kobowane. His cross shot was almost defended by freshman goalkeeper Matt Harder, but the ball bounced off of his hands for the score.
Fourteen minutes into the second half, senior midfielder Derek Adams was able to place the ball in the lower right corner of the goal for the tying score. The shot had a chance to be blocked but, just like the previous goal, it bounced off of the goalkeeper’s hands.
The game would remain tied for just under four minutes. Gannon scored their second goal on a rebound shot by Chad Petterson. The original shot was taken by Kobowane but was blocked. The ball bounced in favor of the Golden Knights and Petterson was able to score on the wide-open goal.
For the remainder of the game, the Red Raiders failed to score and they ended up losing another close game. The past four matchups have been a struggle for Shippensburg, as they were all decided by one goal.
Unfortunately for the Raiders, things will not be getting easier as they play their next two games on the road. The first of those two road games will be played at Seton Hill on next Wednesday the 7th.
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