BELMONT, N.C. -- Manel Rastrollo Gomez broke a 1-1 tie with just under 13 minutes remaining, lifting Belmont Abbey to a 2-1 victory over Emmanuel in Conference Carolinas men's soccer action Saturday morning. The win was the second straight for the Crusaders.
With the victory, The Abbey improves to 5-6-2 overall and 4-5-0 in league play, while the Lions fall to 5-6-1, 5-4-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Rastrollo Gomez knocked home the gamewinner with 12:24 remaining after a cross from Austin Ball.
- Sam Howe had given the Crusaders a 1-0 lead in the first half, taking a pass from Rastollo Gomez.
- Emmanuel had equalized early in the second half.
- Belmont Abbey outshot Emmanuel 13-7 overall and 5-2 on goal.
- Jackson Bennett needed to make just one save in goal for the Crusaders.
UP NEXT
- Belmont Abbey returns to action on Wednesday at North Greenville.
