Redding, Calif. – Walla Walla concluded their road trip, taking on their third Cal Pac opponent, Simpson University. Unfortunately for the Wolves, a heavy Simpson attack in the second half led the Hawks to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Wolves.
The first half was a defensive battle as each team had opportunities to score, however, both defenses held their ground and the halftime score sat at 0-0. In the 52nd minute, Simpson finally broke through, as Alexis Rodriguez netted the first goal of the match.
With the Wolves sitting in a 2-0 hole in the 70th minute,
Jordan St. George sent a cross into the box where
Emmett Semple threaded the needle over the outstretched arms of the goalkeeper, cutting the Simpson lead to 2-1. Unfortunately for the Wolves, this served as their only goal while Simpson converted two more opportunities for a final score of 4-1.
THE NUMBERS:
- The Wolves had six shots on goal, compared to 10 for Simpson.
- The Wolves picked up one yellow yard while Simpson picked up six.
NEXT GAME:
The Wolves look to move on and have two weeks to prepare for their crosstown matchup with Whitman College on Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m.
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