North Carolina State University Athletics
Men's Soccer Blasts Montreat 7-2 in Exhibition
8/25/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Aug. 25, 2002
Raleigh, N.C. - In the final exhibition game of the preseason, the NC State men's soccer team downed Montreat College 7-2 Sunday afternoon at Method Road Soccer Stadium. The contest was played in three 25 minute periods, differing from the normal two 45 minutes halves.
Forward Aaron King was once again the offensive force, following up his two goal performance on Wednesday, with three goals this afternoon. Fellow freshman Federico Peria contributed with one goal and three assists, and sophomore Justin Branch added two goals.
Senior Mitchell Watson played all 75 minutes in goal for the Pack, and recorded four saves including a penalty kick with less than five minutes to play.
NC State will open up the 2002 season this weekend by hosting the Adidas Wolfpack Classic. The Wolfpack will take on Georgia Southern this Friday at 1:30 p.m., and then host Holy Cross on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
NC State 7, Montreat College 2 Montreat College 0 1 1 -- 2 NC State 3 1 3 -- 7NC State Scoring: Karim unassisted at 7:27 King from Mason at 11:38 King from Mejia and Peria at 22:55 Peria from Herndl at 44:47 King unassisted at 50:45 Branch from Peria at 65:42 Branch from Mason and Peria at 74:13
Shots: Mont. 9, NCSU 27 Saves: Mont. 7 (Hamilton 3), NCSU 4 (Watson 4) Corner Kicks: Mont. 3, NCSU 11 Fouls: Mont. 9, NCSU 13
