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Mount Marty improved to 3-3 on the season after the 2-1 win over Central Christian College. 

Final Score:

• Central Christian (KS): 1
• Mount Marty: 2

Scoring Summary:

• Mount Marty

  • 11:41 (1st Half): Zachary Hebda scored the first goal for Mount Marty, assisted by Francesco Panaccione.
  • 25:08 (1st Half): Aden Taylor extended Mount Marty's lead, again assisted by Francesco Panaccione.

• Central Christian (KS)

  • 38:36 (1st Half): Marco Cherchi pulled one back for Central Christian with an unassisted goal.

Key Stats:

• Mount Marty:

  • Total Shots: 15
  • Shots on Goal: 12
  • Goals: 2
  • Assists: 2
  • Saves: 9
  • Corner Kicks: 3
  • Fouls: 0

• Central Christian (KS):

  • Total Shots: 20
  • Shots on Goal: 16
  • Goals: 1
  • Saves: 6
  • Corner Kicks: 2
  • Fouls: 0

Player Highlights:

• Mount Marty:

  • Zachary Hebda: 1 goal, 2 shots on goal
  • Aden Taylor: 1 goal, 1 shot on goal
  • Francesco Panaccione: 2 assists
  • Alessio Pirrello (GK): 5 saves, 1 goal allowed

• Central Christian (KS):

  • Marco Cherchi: 1 goal, 6 shots on goal
  • John Stottlemire (GK): 5 saves, 2 goals allowed

Match Summary:

Mount Marty emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against Central Christian in a closely contested match. Both teams found the back of the net in the first half, with Mount Marty securing two early goals through Zachary Hebda and Aden Taylor, both assisted by Francesco Panaccione. Central Christian responded with a goal from Marco Cherchi before halftime but couldn't equalize in the second half. Despite Central Christian's offensive pressure, Mount Marty held firm defensively to secure the win.

Up Next 

Mount Marty will DWU on September 18th at 7:30 PM.