DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre men's soccer saw visiting Oglethorpe win a tough 2-0 decision Saturday afternoon in wet conditions at Amend Field.
 
In a rematch of last season's Southern Athletic Association title match, the Colonels (5-3, 0-1) suffered a pair of late goals from the Stormy Petrels (2-2, 1-0) in the conference opener.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
- Both sides were evenly matched through the opening half, as expected, with each coming up with a handful of attacking chances.
- Bailey Spade had five saves through the first 45 minutes.
- Oglethorpe would break the scoreless tie in the 84th minute on Abraham Lopez's goal, and Gabriel Alvarez added another in the 89th minute to seal the win. 
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Oglethorpe had 13 shots to Centre's 10, but the Colonels finished with three more corner kick opportunities (4 to 1).
- Alexander Garuba paced the Colonels in shot attempts with four, while Nick Mazzarella had two of Centre's six shots on goal.
- Spade finished with eight saves.
 
UP NEXT
The Colonels meet in-state foe Spalding (7-1) at 7 p.m. at Amend Field. Centre has won each of the past three meetings with the Golden Eagles.