The Bryan College men's soccer team kicked off the AAC tournament with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan on their home field. The win propels the Lions to the semifinals, where they will face Milligan on Tuesday.
Key Moments:
- 6:47 – Tennessee Wesleyan opened the scoring with Jake Fisher finding the net, assisted by Dylan Connell, putting the visitors up 1-0.
- 42:37 – David Gomez leveled the score just before halftime with an unassisted goal, bringing Bryan back into the game at 1-1.
- 56:22 – Bryan's Cesar Castro netted his first of two goals, assisted by Danyil Kalynovskyi, giving Bryan the lead at 2-1.
- 58:55 – Just minutes later, Gomez struck again off an assist from Castro, extending Bryan's lead to 3-1.
- 73:10 – Tennessee Wesleyan narrowed the gap to 3-2, with Robin Vezinhet scoring, assisted by Connell.
- 87:31 – Castro sealed the win with an unassisted goal, securing a 4-2 final score.
Team Effort:
Bryan's offense was led by standout performances from Gomez and Castro, both netting twice in a strong display of finishing. The Lions also outshot Tennessee Wesleyan 16-9, maintaining offensive pressure throughout the match.
Notable Stats:
- Shots: Bryan 16, Tennessee Wesleyan 9
- Saves: Jack Smith (Bryan) 5, Leo Summers (Tennessee Wesleyan) 8
- Corners: Bryan 2, Tennessee Wesleyan 8
With this first-round victory, the Lions are set to face Milligan on Tuesday in the AAC semifinals, continuing their quest for the conference championship.
