DOYLESTOWN, Pa- Lebanon Valley College earned a 2-1 victory over Delaware Valley University after a scoreless firsts half and an exciting second half comeback.
Both teams faced battles battled through a competitive opening 45 minutes, but neither could find the back of the net. Delaware Valley generated early chances, with shots from Roy Hevener and Chalie Sheel going wide. Lebanon Valley responded with several attacking opportunities of its own, as Burton and Yeager each forced saves from Delaware Valley goalkeeper Nick Becker. In the 28th minute Chalie Sheel ended up with a yellow card. Despite three late first half corner kicks, Lebanon Valley was unable to break the deadlock, and the teams entered halftime tied 0-0.
Delaware Valley opened the scoring in the second half when Chalie Sheel found the net in the 56th minute, giving the Aggies a 1-0 lead. Lebanon Valley Lynch also received a yellow card in the 56th minute. Lebanon Valley responded with increased pressure, and Burton equalized in the 63rd minute off and assist from Kimball but before that also in the 63rd minute Josh Difillipo also got a yellow card. Just over two minutes later, Hicks scored to put the Dutchmen ahead 2-1. After that in the 69th minute DVU's Elijah Purtle earned a yellow card then in the 73rd minute the Aggies Karl Kowula received a yellow card. To end with yellow carders in the 89th minute LVC's Yeager got a yellow card.
The Aggies will hit the road Tuesday October 27th and head to King's College to play at 7:00 p.m.
