Men's Soccer drops 3-1 decision at Geneva (Pa.)
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Northern (0-1-1) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Geneva (Pa.) (2-0) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Team Stats
Geneva (Pa.)
| Game Statistics | Ohio Northern | Geneva (Pa.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 12 (10) | 17 (10) |
| Saves | 7 | 9 |
| Fouls | 22 | 16 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
By Caleb Scott
ADA — The Ohio Northern men's soccer team fell 3-1 to Geneva (Pa.) on Saturday evening at Merriman & Reeves Field.
The Polar Bears fall to 0-1-1 overall, while the Golden Tornadoes improve to 2-0-0.
Senior J.J. Fortner (Maumee) led Northern as he scored the lone goal of the evening for ONU.
After a defensive battle ensued in the first half, Geneva struck first in the 67th minute to take a 1-0 advantage.
Fortner would even the score at 1-1 in the 73rd minute as he capitalized on a free kick.
In the 82nd minute Geneva would find the back of the net to regain the lead.
Minutes later, Geneva would add an insurance goal to seal the 3-1 victory.
Northern was outshot by a 17-12 margin but claimed the corner kick battle by a 6-3 margin.
The Polar Bears will return to action Wednesday as they open the home portion of the schedule and host Wittenberg at Kerscher Stadium at 7 pm.