Trey Burnett
GARDEN CITY, Kan. – The Seward County men’s soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to No. 8 Garden City on Wednesday night at Broncbuster Stadium.
Seward fell to 5-2-1 overall and 0-2 in KJCCC play, while the unbeaten Broncbusters improved to 5-0-2 overall and 2-0 in conference action.
Garden City struck early, scoring just 2:43 into the match to take a 1-0 lead. The Broncbusters added another goal in the final minute of the first half to carry a 2-0 advantage into halftime. The hosts extended their lead to 3-0 with a goal in the 55th minute.
The Saints broke through in the 67th minute when Joseph Franklin converted a free kick for his fifth goal of the season, cutting the deficit to 3-1.
Garden City controlled the statistical battle, outshooting Seward 13-5 overall and 11-1 in shots on goal. The Broncbusters also held a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Goalkeeper Nicolas Fonseca played all 90 minutes and made three saves for the Saints.
Seward returns to action Saturday when it travels to Coffeyville for another KJCCC matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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