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#5 Nationally Ranked WJC Men Win 6-1 Over Avila on Senior Night
The #5 nationally ranked William Jewell College men’s soccer team won 6-1 at home over Avila University on senior night. All four WJC seniors (Matt Holdaway, Dusty Green, Allan Nekuda and Derrick Simons) started and played electrifying soccer. Cardianl senior midfielder Allan Nekuda struck in the seventh minute to give the Cardinals an early 1-0 lead. Jewell junior forward John Barber and Cardinal first year forward Matt Happy added goals in the first half.
WJC sophomore midfielder Austin Williams scored just over a minute into the second half to keep the scoring tempo going. Allan Nekuda and Austin Williams each scored their second goals of the night later in the half as the Cardinals won their 11th straight game and improved their record to 15-2-0 overall and 8-0-0 in the conference. The win over Avila secured an outright championship for the Cardinals in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
“The seniors gave us a good show on senior night,” said WJC Head Coach Chris Cissell. “They have helped lead the team during a very memorable season.”
The #5 nationally ranked WJC men’s soccer team will conclude their regular season on Saturday when they travel to Missouri Valley College for a Heart of America Athletic Conference game.
10/25/06
Field Location: Greene Stadium on the campus of William Jewell College
Time: 7:30pm
Weather Condition: Cold and rainy
Heart of America Athletic Conference Men's Soccer (NAIA)
Final score: WJC 6:1 Avila (3:00 halftime)
Goals
WJC (7th minute): Allan Nekuda (assisted by Manny Tovar)
WJC (28th minute): John Barber (assisted by Matt Happy and Allan Nekuda)
WJC (34th minute): Matt Happy (assisted by Manny Tovar)
WJC (47th minute): Austin Williams (assisted by Justin Park)
WJC (57th minute): Allan Nekuda (assisted by Kevin Nekuda)
AU (58th minute): Patrick Devero (unassisted)
WJC (60th minute): Austin Williams (assisted by Josh Howard)
Shots On Goal
WJC: 9 (Allan Nekuda 3)
Avila: 3 (Patrick Devero 2)
Fouls
WJC: 2 (Josh Erhard and Kyle Henry)
Avila: 8 (Nick Turner 2)
Offside
WJC: 5
Avila: 1
Saves
WJC: 2
Avila: 3
Corner Kicks
WJC: 2
Avila: 0
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