JOHNSON, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over VTSU Johnson in nonconference action, using an own goal to secure the win.
The Basics:
- Final Score: 1-0 Castleton
- Location: Johnson, Vt. | Minaert Field
- Records: 3-10-2 | 1-9-1 VTSU Castleton
How it Happened:
Castleton pressured the Badgers early, outshooting Johnson 11-2 in the first half.
Junior Carreira put two shots just wide to help generate momentum for the Spartan offense.
The Spartans broke through when
Liam Cramer got a foot on the ball at the top of the box. His attempt was deflected into the net by a Badgers defender trying to make the save, resulting in an own goal that gave Castleton a 1-0 lead.
Following the goal,
Charlie Bell quickly forced a save with an attempt toward the corner, earning Castleton a corner kick. The Spartans generated three shots off the ensuing opportunity, but two sailed just high as they looked to extend their lead.
Johnson looked to respond in the second half, creating a few opportunities to test the Spartan defense. However,
Xander Berthiaume made five saves over 90 minutes to keep the Badgers off the board and secure the shutout in the 1-0 victory.
By the Numbers:
What's Next
Castleton travels to Rhode Island College on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
