SEWARD, Neb. — Northwestern fell 3-0 to Concordia on Saturday, dropping to 9-3-3 overall and 4-3-2 in conference play. The Bulldogs scored early and added another goal just before halftime to take control of the match.
Concordia wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Sebastian Montino scored off a pass from Lucas Montino in the second minute. Goalkeeper Edoardo Alessandrini kept the Raiders within a goal with saves on Michael Wyvill, Connor Robbins and Kai Olbrich. The Raiders responded with chances of its own, including attempts from Juan Miranda, Joao Mbala and Daniel Lindahl during a stretch of pressure midway through the first half. The Bulldogs added to their lead in the 44th minute when Hugo Garrote finished a pass from Mattis Hollnagel to make it 2-0 at the break.
Concordia continued to threaten after halftime, with Niko Nareike hitting the crossbar on a header in the 48th minute. Alessandrini made another save on Robbins shortly after, while Northwestern found opportunities through Lindahl, who put two shots on target in the 64th minute. The Bulldogs extended their lead in the 70th minute when Robbins finished a pass from Joe McCarroll to make it 3-0.
The Raiders continued to look for a goal late in the match, earning a corner kick from Bram Zwinkels and putting a few more attempts toward the net. Concordia's defense held firm, though, keeping Northwestern off the scoreboard to close out the shutout.
UP NEXT: The Raiders return home Wednesday, Oct. 28, to host Dordt at 7:15 p.m. at the NWC Soccer Complex in Orange City, Iowa.
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