Summary:

The Spurgeon men's soccer team took to the pitch again, facing Union Adventist University at the Central Bank Sporting Complex on Tuesday, September 10^th. The Knights thrilled their fans with a dominant 4-0 victory, their second home game win.
 
How it Happened:

Spurgeon scored a mere 12 minutes into the match. Joao Pedro Pereira made the breakthrough, assisted by Caleb Hawkins. As the first half continued, so did Spurgeon's fighting spirit. In the 30th minute, Sage Ballard found the back of the net, assisted by his brother Rylen Ballard. The crowd erupted once again, with Spurgeon now leading by two goals. But Spurgeon was not done yet. Just six minutes later, Sage Ballard scored his second goal of the game, again assisted by Rylen Ballard. Spurgeon ended the first-half onslaught with a goal from Jackson Edwards, assisted by Sage Ballard, giving them a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime.
 
In the second half, Spurgeon refocused on defense. With such an advantage, they simply moved their energy to keep Union occupied until the end of the game. The tension between the two teams mounted, resulting in two yellow cards on Spurgeon and fouls from both sides. However, Spurgeon held their position and carried their 4-0 lead to the end of the game.
 
Highlights:

- Sage Ballard was the star of the match, scoring two goals and providing an assist. His energy and skill were on full display, making him a player to watch this season.
- Joao Pedro Pereira and Jackson Edwards each scored, having significant impact on the game.
- Caleb Hawkins provided an assist and was a key player in Spurgeon's dominant performance.
- Goalkeeper Gabriel Farenzena, who started the game for Spurgeon, made crucial saves to keep Union Adventist at bay, maintaining the team's clean sheet.
 
Up Next:

Spurgeon College men's soccer takes to the road for their upcoming games. Their next home game will be on September 20^th. Keep a look out for updates on their progress as the season continues. Let's go, Knights!