Nov. 18, 2006

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Bjorn Asbjornsson's penalty kick in the 74^th minute was the difference as No. 3 Webber International University rallied past No. 6 Oklahoma Christian University 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the 2006 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Saturday (Nov. 18) evening.

 

The Warriors improved to 14-4 and will face No. 2 Graceland University in 6 p.m. semifinal match Monday (Nov. 20). The Eagles ended their season at 12-5-2.

 

The penalty kick - the first of the tournament - was set up when Asbjornsson was taken down in the box.

 

Webber International, which trailed 1-0 at the half thanks to a goal by Oklahoma Christian's Matt Clark, tied the match 3:38 into the second half when Kiren Jones sent in a volley from 35 yards out into the left corner of the net. The Warriors took a 2-1 lead in the 54^th minute when Andy Glynne fed Matt Amos who tucked it inside the near post.  The Eagles tied the match at 2 when Clark fed a through ball to Brady Nikkel who beat Webber International goalkeeper Tony Restino at the 61:36 mark.

 

No. 3 WEBBER INTERNATIONAL 3, No. 6 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN 2

                        

Oklahoma Christian                 1          1          -           2

Webber International                0          3          -           3

 

Scoring: 5:00 - Oklahoma Christian, Matt Clark (Cristian Fernandes); 48:38 - Webber International, Kiren Jones (unassisted); 53:10 - Webber International, Matt Amos (Andy Glynne); 61:36 - Oklahoma Christian, Brady Nikkel (Matt Clark); 73:08 - Webber International, Bjorn Asbjornsson (unassisted - PENALTY KICK).

Shots:  Oklahoma Christian 10, Webber International 20.

Corner kicks: Oklahoma Christian 2, Webber International 9.

Goalie saves: Oklahoma Christian (Brian Cochrum) 9, Webber International (Tony Restino) 2.

Fouls: Oklahoma Christian 11, Webber International 18.