The Dordt University men's soccer team defeated Trinity Christian 2-0 in the Defenders home opener played tonight as part of the Pizza Ranch Classic. The Defenders earned their first win of the season, improving to 1-1-1, while the visiting Trolls fall to 0-2-1. 
 

Blake Hansen with the first goal for the Defenders today against Trinity Christian. pic.twitter.com/cb1DVW7Jeh

— Dordt Defender Athletics (@dordtdefenders) September 3, 2022

 

Tyson Reitsma with his first career goal for the Defenders and puts the game away for a 2-0 win. pic.twitter.com/i7jGHl37rG

— Dordt Defender Athletics (@dordtdefenders) September 3, 2022

Scoreless until the 32nd minute, Defender forward Blake Hansen received a pass from Javier Moscado and slipped a shot by Trinity Christian goal keeper Giorgos Christodoulou for a 1-0 lead. 

@DordtSoccer postgame Interviews with Mitchell Dryden and Tyson Reitsma in win vs Trinity Christian by Defender Discussions. ? https://t.co/qT9TGCGBRN

— Dordt Defender Athletics (@dordtdefenders) September 3, 2022

Dordt added to its lead midway into the second frame when Tyson Reitsma netted his first career goal during the 78th minute for a 2-0 advantage. Mitchell Dryden and the Defenders backline of Arnau Gonzalez, Nathan Wanninger and Kaleb Lee made sure the two goal lead stuck as they did not allow Trinity Christian to score.

Dryden made four saves and in earning his first career shutout.

• Mitchell Dryden with a great save to preserve the Defenders @DordtSoccer shutout! pic.twitter.com/j4YTV5UMm3

  — Dordt Defender Athletics (@dordtdefenders) September 3, 2022

Dordt returns to its home pitch on Saturday, Sept.3 for a match against Ottawa (Kan.), beginning at 4pm.  Read Full Article