THE FACTS
Gettysburg (2-0) 2, Neumann (1-1) 0
What: Non-conference men's soccer game
When: Saturday, Aug. 30
Where: Aston, Pa.
THE SKINNY STORY
Gettysburg scored a pair of second-half goals and the defense posted a shutout for the second straight day, defeating Neumann, 2-0.
THE LEADERS
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Julius Rigo (Coatesville, Pa./Collegium Charter) followed up his two-point debut for the Bullets with his first career two-goal day.
FOR THE FOES
• Jordan Illian took five of the Knights' 10 shots on the day.
THE REST OF THE STORY
• It wasn't until the 57th minute that either team could find the back of the net.
Michael Sack (Bryn Mawr, Pa./Harriton) found
Julius Rigo and the freshman made it 2-for-2 in games with goals. That lead held until the rookie converted a penalty kick for an insurance goal with just over eight minutes to play.
THE INSIDE STORY
• Gettysburg finished the game with a 12-10 edge in shots but Neumann had a 12-4 advantage in corner kicks.
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Sean Kennedy (Cinnaminson, N.J./Cinnaminson) went the distance in goal with four saves for his first individual shutout.
NEXT UP
Gettysburg returns to action at home against Rowan on Friday. Game time is 7 p.m.
