DANVILLE, Va. – Averett University men's soccer bested non-conference opponent Greensboro College 2-1 for its first win of the season Tuesday night on Daly Field Frank R. Campbell Stadium.
Averett (1-0-2) capitalized late in the game when junior
Agustin Jaraba nailed a penalty kick past the diving keeper in the 70th minute to put the Cougars ahead 2-1.
In the 41st minute of the contest, freshman
Diego Giffuni found the back of the net to give Averett a 1-0 advantage off a double assist from sophomore
Jonthomas Buckley and senior
Hayden Brown.
In the 56th minute of play, Greensboro (0-2) knotted the score when Brady Mowers answered back with a chip shot over the keeper to tie it 1-1.
The score remained tied until Jaraba got fouled in the box, resulting in the eventual game-winning penalty kick.
Junior goalkeeper
Tyler Yates had four saves on the day with a key save in the first half.
Averett returns to action on Saturday on the road at Division I Davidson College.
