OLATHE, Kan. – The William Carey Men's Soccer team is headed to the NAIA National Championship Final site with a 2-1 upset victory over MidAmerica Nazarene in the Second Round of the NAIA National Championship Saturday afternoon.
The Crusaders took an early 1-0 lead in the eighth minute of play on a goal by
Joaquin Bermejillo. In the 23
rd minute,
Juan Ruiz Cabello found
Brandon Bermingham who would give a Carey a two goal lead heading into the break.
The WCU defense withstood a barrage of shots in second half but the Pioneers broke through in the 83
rd minute on a goal by Enzo Carvalho to make it 2-1 Carey. The Crusader defense held strong over the final seven minutes of play to preserve the win.
The Crusaders will head to Decatur, Ala. for the 64th annual Men's Soccer National Championship Nov. 29-Dec. 5.