GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Pablo Rodriguez was the hero late in the second half, helping Cornerstone end a three-game losing skid with a 2-1 victory over Adrian at home. Rodriguez scored off a beautiful pass from Tyler Corstange in the 75^th minute to break the tie and lead CU to victory. Cornerstone moves to 2-3-2 on the year as they conclude non-conference play and will open WHAC play vs. Lourdes next Saturday at 4:30 p.m. 
 
Game Recap: Cornerstone – 2 Adrian - 1
 
First Half:

• The first 10 minutes both sides were just looking to find their footing with just two Cornerstone corners taking place. 
• Off the second corner, CU was able to find the net in the 11^th minute as Eli Leegwater won a scramble in the box and poked the ball into the bottom corner for an early 1-0 Golden Eagle lead. 
• The Golden Eagles started to connect on their passing after the goal creating more chances. Tyler Corstange was able to get inside the box for a shot in the 14^th minute that was saved by Adrian keeper Jackson Vacca. 
• Corners continued to be threatening for CU, as Ajani Vaughn nearly found a second for the Golden Eagles in the 20^thminute on a shot that required a diving save from the Bulldogs keeper. 
• In the 38^th minute Pablo Rodriguez took a threatening free kick. He went for goal and nearly placed it perfectly in the upper corner, but it missed just high as the score remained 1-0. 
• Cornerstone held a 1-0 lead at the half with five shots and three on net. 

Second Half:

• The second half began with Adrian on the front foot. Chris Czyz was able to maneuver all the way down the sideline and tap a ball past CU keeper Roberto Gutierrez to tie the game in the 52^nd minute. 
• In the 54^th minute, Cornerstone saw their first true second half chance on a shot from Tyler Corstange inside the 18-yard box that missed just high. 
• The Bulldogs started to see more possession in the second half holding much of the ball through the middle part of the period. 
• Tyler Corstange saw another great chance in the 71^st minute but a mishit led to a shot high as the score stayed tied 1-1. 
• Tyler Corstange redeemed himself starting a beautiful play in the 75^th minute. Taking the ball all the way to the endline he made a great centering cross. Ajani Vaughn left it for Pablo Rodriguez who rocketed it into the back of the net to regain the lead. 
• Cornerstone held the lead for the final 15 minutes to take the match 2-1. 

 
By The Numbers
1 – Both Eli Leegwater and Pablo Rodriguez scored their first goals of 2023 tonight. 
13-7 – Cornerstone outshot Adrian 13-7. 
5 – Roberto Gutierrez made five saves in the win. 
 
What's Next
The Golden Eagles have a week off before hosting Lourdes for the WHAC opener on Saturday, September 23 at 4:30 p.m. 
 
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