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Mount Marty MMU (5-2-2, 1-2-0)
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Winner Northwestern NWC (3-4-3, 2-1-0)
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | NWC Athletic Communications

Fitter Nets Two Goals as Raiders Down Mount Marty 3-1

Stan van den Beld nets first goal of the season in first half

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The Northwestern College men's soccer team (3-4-3, 2-1-1 GPAC) makes it 23 straight wins against the Mount Marty Lancers (5-2-2, 1-2-1 GPAC) with a 3-1 on the home pitch Wednesday night at the NWC Soccer Complex, as Niklas Fitter nets two goals.  
When you look at the box score, you see the two teams nearly perfectly even in nearly all statistical categories in an evenly fought match. But it was Northwestern who capitalized on two more opportunities, having the advantage in the most important statistical category – goals scored.
 
In the 11th minute, Stan van den Beld (So., Voorhout, Netherlands) found the back of the net for the first time this season, thanks to an assist Fitter (So., Sankt Augustin, Germany), giving the Red Raiders the early 1-0. The rest of the first half would be an even battle, as both teams combined for nine shots in the opening 45 minutes.
 
In the 51st minute, Fitter wanted in on the scoring action in a complete reverse of the first half score. Van den Beld had a beautiful through ball into the box and Fitter did not miss his golden opportunity, tapping the ball into the left corner of the net to extend the lead to 2-0.
 
Mount Marty would cut the lead in half in the 62nd minute with Matias Romero finding the back of the net (2-1, NWC).
 
In the 68th minute, Fitter would notch his second goal of the match – sixth of the season – to give Northwestern the much-wanted insurance goal, thanks to a great ball from Nikko Helderop (So., Bismarck, N.D.).
 
MATCH NOTES:
  • Both teams had 13 total shots, though Mount Marty led 5-1 in corner kick opportunities but could never find a way to convert.
  • Niklas Fitter brings his team-leading goal count up to six on the season.
  • Stan van den Beld notched his fourth assist of the season, and the third for both Fitter and Nikko Helderop.
  • Ezekiel Foltz notches four saves on the contest, bringing his career save count up to 320. 
SCOOTER'S PLAYER OF THE GAME
Niklas Fitter
Up Next: Northwestern will hit the road again this Saturday, October 1 for their longest trip of the season up to Jamestown, N.D. to battle (RV) Jamestown. Kickoff is slated for 6:15 p.m.  
 
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