Converse University

TIGERVILLE, S.C. – Starting off the game with four straight goals, the Converse University men's soccer team (9-3-5, 7-1-4 Conference Carolinas) cruised to a 4-1 divisional victory over the North Greenville Trailblazers (5-8-3, 5-4-3 Conference Carolinas) Tuesday night at Pepsi Stadium on the campus of North Greenville University.

Freshman goalkeeper Thiago Ausland played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded six saves, earning the win.

The Trailblazers attempted 14 shots while the Valkyries attempted nine. Both teams had seven shots on goal.

In the 16th minute, the Valkyries started the scoring as sophomore forward Levi Bankirer lifted the ball over the defense and found the foot of junior midfielder Amro Shibeika mid-bicycle-kick for one of the best goals ever scored by the purple and gold.

Just over three minutes later, senior defender Jesper Schierholz took a free kick and connected with Shibeika for a header goal. The Valkyries took the 2-0 lead into halftime.

Sophomore forward Jacob Bandel scored the Valkyries' first goal of the second half late in the 52nd minute as senior forward Kade Smith picked up the assist.

Freshman forward Daniel Carvalho scored his second goal of the season in the 70th minute, wrapping up the Valkyries' scoring.

Despite the Trailblazers scoring in the 83rd minute, the Valkyries held on easily and won 4-1.

Next Up For the Valkyries:
The Valkyries return to action on Saturday, Oct. 24, as they host the Belmont Abbey Crusaders for Senior Day. The match is set for 5 P.M., with Senior Day festivities preceding the action.

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