Grand Rapids, Mich. – Men's Soccer (2-2) headed down the road to take on the Knights of Calvin University (4-1) in a non-conference and non-NAIA match-up. The Knights looked to control possession for most of the 90 minute match, while Cornerstone was focused on counter-attacking play to combat Calvin University's offensive pressure. An early second half penalty shot opportunity for the Golden Eagles was put away by captain Tyler Corstange to put Cornerstone up 1-0 in the 53rd minute of play. Calvin University bounced back in the next 15 minutes to take the lead 2-1 in the second half, which would ultimately see the Knights to the victory as Cornerstone were unable to respond. The Golden Eagles will return to their home field Saturday, the 20th of September where they will host WHAC opponent Cleary University. The first conference match of the season will kickoff at 4 p.m. 

Game Recap: Cornerstone – 1 Calvin University – 2

First Half:

• Within the first 2 minutes of play, a dangerous ball is played into the Golden Eagles' box, cleared away by Cornerstone's defense.

• A sliding tackle from senior Tyler Corstange successfully shuts down an open opportunity for the Knights in the 9th minute of play.

• The second corner-kick of the game for the Knights is sent into the box, which is punched away by the Cornerstone goalkeeper Roberto Gutierrez.

• A wide open opportunity for Calvin University it is sent high over the bar by Calvin's Atsomo Agbu.

• Calvin Curtis with the first shot of the game for Cornerstone, unfortunately rolls into the hands of the Knights' goalkeeper.

• The first half continues on, with minimum chances for either team with only 6 total shots between the two teams, 1 on goal for each team.

• A shot from Calvin in the 37th minute rattles off the crossbar to be denied the opening goal of the night.

• Roberto Gutierrez makes a flying save to deny Calvin University in the 39th minute.

• Nothing between the two teams at the end of the first half, as it ends 0-0.

Second Half:

• The second half kicks off with a 1st minute opportunity for Isaac Wood of Cornerstone, whose shot is blocked by the Knights to go out for a corner-kick.

• A through ball from Calvin Curtis to Tyler Corstange sees him through on goal, only to be taken out by the goalkeeper and the referee points to the penalty spot.

• Tyler Corstange slots the penalty into the bottom right corner to put Cornerstone University up 1-0.

• Roberto Gutierrez makes another great save that unfortunately heads back into the box where Calvin Knight Matt Torrell heads it into the back of the net to tie the game 1-1 in the 59th minute.

•  Some miscommunication from Cornerstone's defense sees Calvin University put a second goal on the scoreboard to take the lead 2-1 in the 64th minute of play.

• A corner-kick for Calvin University with about 18 minutes left to play it parried out of pressure by Roberto Gutierrez of Cornerstone.

• The 77th minute sees an opportunity for the Knights to go high over the goal as Roberto Gutierrez comes off his line to protect his goal. The score remains 2-1.

• The final whistle blows and Calvin University takes the victory in this match-up 2-1 over the Golden Eagles.

By The Numbers

1 – Tyler Corstange grabs the lone goal for the Golden Eagles in this match.

4/90 – Roberto Gutierrez played all 90 minutes, recording 4 saves.

What's Next

The Golden Eagles will begin WHAC play with a home match against Cleary University on the 20th of September at 4 p.m.

Contact: Chance Deane 

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