KHCHEICHE CAPS THRILLING COMEBACK WIN OVER ADRIAN
ADRIAN, Mich. - For the second time this season, the University of Michigan-Dearborn men's soccer team came back from three goals down in the second half to win a nonconference contest.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM-Dearborn (2-1) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Adrian College (1-1) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
The Wolverines scored four times in the final 30 minutes to top NCAA Division III opponent Adrian College 4-3 Saturday in Adrian, Mich., moving UM-Dearborn to 2-1 overall on the season.
Much like the season-opening win over Trinity Christian College, the Wolverines trailed 2-0 at the half and allowed the third goal just after the break to trail by three. UM-Dearborn got on the board with the first goal of the season from Jacob Drzyzga (SO/Grosse Ile, MI) in the 61st minute on a corner kick header. The assist went to freshman Tanner Wallace (FR/Riverview, MI).
The Wolverines again cut into the lead seven minutes later on the first career goal from freshman Kevin Gondoly (FR/Dearborn, MI), who added the tying score in the 73rd minute on a header off a failed clear by the Adrian goalkeeper.
Much like he did in his UM-Dearborn debut, freshman Ali Khcheiche (FR/Dearborn Heights, MI) found the back of the net for the game-winner, this one coming off a feed from Joseph Georgic (JR/New Boston, MI). The game-winner came with just 37 seconds left in regulation. Khcheiche has a team-high four goals, following a hat trick in the Wolverine opener.
Adrian outshot UM-Dearborn 17-12, while Wolverine goalkeeper Dylon DaSilva (JR/Canton, MI) made seven saves.
UM-Dearborn continues the weekend with a road contest at Olivet College at 4 p.m. Sunday in Olivet, Mich.
Team Stats
Adrian College
| Game Statistics | UM-Dearborn | Adrian College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 12 (6) | 17 (10) |
| Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Fouls | 9 | 17 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 8 |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
