HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker University men's soccer team downed Chowan University 2-1 in the season opener on Thursday (Sept. 2).
The Cobras got things started quickly, with Jacques Fokam-Sandeu netting his first of the year in the 13th minute. Fokam-Sandeu received a pass from Gabin Guillou before dodging a few defenders to beat the Chowan keeper to his right to open the scoring. The Cobras would take a 1-0 lead to the half.
Chowan would even the score in the 57th minute, with London Williams finding the back of the net off a deflection off the crossbar. The teams went back and forth for the next 20 minutes or so, before the Cobras pushed back late in the game. Adam Kennedy found himself in space in the 84th minute, received a pass from Fokam-Sandeu and let go an absolute rocket to the left corner of the net to put the Cobras ahead for good.
Jasper Rump (1-0-0) picked up his first collegiate win between the pipes, picking four saves including several on the doorstep.
The Cobras (1-0) return to action next Wednesday (Sept. 8) to host Belmont Abbey in non-conference action. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. from the Coker Athletic Field, with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.
McDonald's Player of the Game - Adam Kennedy