GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A second half goal from the Gray Wolves was the difference maker in the WHAC opener as Cornerstone falls 1-0. It was a chippy hard fought game from both sides with Lourdes coming out on top in the second half, winning their first match of the season. Cornerstone now falls to 2-4-2 (0-1) on the season as they will head to Siena Heights on Wednesday, September 27 starting at 7 p.m.
 
Game Recap: Lourdes – 1 Cornerstone - 0
 
First Half

• Cornerstone had the first opportunity of the game in the 1^st minute as a shot by Pablo Rodriguez was saved by the Gray Wolve goalie.
• It's been a chippy game to start as in the 8^th minute off a Cornerstone foul, the shot by Lourdes was saved by Roberto Gutierrez.
• Cornerstone had back-to-back corners in the 15^th and 17^th minute but was not able to take advantage of either of them.
• After some bad passing from Lourdes, the shot by Boston Knapp just misses wide left in the 30^th minute.
• Lourdes had back-to-back corners in the 36^th minute but Cornerstone made sure no opportunity would come out of them.
• Cornerstone and Lourdes head into halftime tied 0-0. There are a combined eight fouls between the two teams, with just three shots for the game.

 
Second Half

• Lourdes came out aggressive in the second half as they had a shot on goal in the first 40 seconds that misses just left.
• Lourdes continues to be aggressive as they have had two more corner kicks in a span of two minutes by the defense of Cornerstone continues to diminish any opportunity for the Gray Wolves
• Cornerstone had a good opportunity in the 55^th off a foul, but the deflected shot by Steven Stidham sails high.
• Another back-to-back corner kick opportunities for the Gray Wolves with little to show for in the 62^nd minute.
• A one-on-one opportunity in the 64^th minute for Cornerstone ended in a save for the Gray Wolves as the chip shot by Tyler Corstange found the gloves of the keeper.
• A great opportunity by Lourdes was stopped by a diving save from Roberto Gutierrez in the in the 71^st minute to keep it a 0-0 match.
• All the aggressive play from Lourdes has paid off as Martin Coronel finds the back of the net to give the Gray Wolves a 1-0 lead in the 74^th minute.
• It continued to be very chippy the final 10-minutes of the match as Lourdes played keep away to win 1-0 to open up WHAC play.

  
By The Numbers
18 – There was a combined 18 fouls with nine coming from both sides
16 – There was 16 corner kicks with eight coming from both sides
9 – Lourdes outshot Cornerstone 9-6 for the match
 
 
What's Next
The Golden Eagles will hit the road as they travel to Siena Heights on Wednesday, September 27 starting at 7 p.m.
 
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