Written Sep. 19, 2009 by Adam Prescott
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO – The Otterbein men’s soccer team dropped both contests this weekend at the Wittenberg Tournament, held Friday and Saturday in Springfield, Ohio.
Day one saw Otterbein matched up against Calvin (MI), with Calvin jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first 39 minutes and taking that advantage into the break.
The Knights added another goal in the second half of play to finish the scoring and earn a 3-0 victory.
Calvin out-shot Otterbein 22-5 and held a 6-4 edge in corner kicks.
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Saturday afternoon, Otterbein took the field to play Albion (MI), and battled in a scoreless first half that saw neither team able to capitalize on any opportunities.
Jimmy Niemann then broke the scoreless tie and scored what would be the game-winner in the 60th minute off a shot from the right side, giving his team a 1-0 win.
Otterbein goalies Dave Dziedzicki and Alex Kamphaus each allowed two goals on the weekend while splitting time evenly. Both keepers also recorded five saves.
The Cards next return to action next Saturday when they host Urbana. First-kick from Clements Field is set for 2 p.m.
