CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Salem University men's soccer team faced a tough road test Wednesday, falling 5-1 to the University of Charleston at the Welch Athletic Complex.
Charleston struck twice in the opening 13 minutes to take early control, with Martin Echarren opening the scoring in the sixth minute before Jose Suarez Monaco doubled the lead in the 13th minute. Noah Paschalides added another goal in the 42nd minute, sending the Golden Eagles into halftime with a 3-0 advantage.
Charleston extended its lead early in the second half when Atem Kato found the net in the 53rd minute. Salem responded five minutes later, as Junior Lormera scored an unassisted goal in the 59th minute to put the Tigers on the scoreboard.
The Golden Eagles answered in the 62nd minute, with Caio Moraes scoring off an assist from Mikael Dawit to round out the scoring at 5-1.
Salem goalkeeper Jason Barrientos recorded four saves while facing 16 shots from Charleston. The Tigers registered two shots in the contest, including Lormera's goal, and earned three corner kicks.
Salem moves to 4-10-2 overall and 2-9-1 in Mountain East Conference play following the result.
