APPLETON, Wis. – Lawrence capitalized on two penalty kicks and defeated the Rams, 4-0, in Midwest Conference men's soccer action Saturday at the Banta Bowl.
Cornell (0-8-3 overall, 0-3-2 MWC) had an 11-match series unbeaten streak snapped against the Vikings (6-3-2 overall, 3-3 MWC).
The lone score in the first half came on an early penalty kick by Lawrence in the fifth minute. The Vikings broke it open with three second-half goals, including a second penalty kick in the 79th minute.
In a match that was relatively even statistically, Lawrence had 14 shots to Cornell's nine. The Vikings held a 5-4 edge in corner kick chances.
Cornell goalkeeper
Kian Farrell recorded five saves in 83 minutes.
James Withers finished the match in goal.
Erwann Hiernaux accounted for two of Cornell's four shots on goal.
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Nathaniel Sinitambirivoutin Kiffer added one apiece.
Coming up – The Rams visit Monmouth (0-12 overall, 0-5 MWC) at 12 p.m. Thursday in Monmouth, Ill.
