Virginia Wesleyan University Men's Soccer (2-0) beats Berry College (0-2) in their second game of the season.
As fans filed into the bleachers at Foster Field on a hot and humid day, the first whistle blew for a game that had been eagerly anticipated from both teams.
The excitement started early for the Marlins, as Midfielder
Alex Moody scored off of a free kick in a seemingly identical shot placement and goal from his first goal of the season. This goal in the 3rd minute made VWU's bench explode in excitement for their senior player.
The game brought more physical plays than anyone could've imagined. The Vikings and Marlins had three yellow cards a piece and there even was a red card in the 30th minute for the Vikings.
In the 77th
minute
Zach Bittler dribbled inside the box and crossed to
Ilan Mejia who headed it to
Juan Tovar scoring the Marlin's second goal of the game.
Finally, in the 80th minute the Vikings were awarded a penalty kick for the Vikings in which they scored making it 2-1.
Fortunately, for the Marlins they were able to effectively kept the Vikings out of the net.
The Marlins will return home this Wednesday, September 6th to play Regent University at 7:00 p.m.
