Lakemen edge past Purple Eagles
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Preston Flugel heads the ball while surrounded by five Wilson players during the host Purple Eagles loss to the Lakemen this afternoon.
Albion’s Nick Reed battles for control of the ball with Wilson’s Matt Couturier.
A late goal earned Wilson a narrow 2-1 victory over host Albion this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game.
Breaking away from a 1-1 deadlock, Wilson regained the lead for good when Cesar Carlin scored with just 9:52 remaining.
Albion had knotted the contest at 1-1 when Nick Reed capped off a long rush with a goal just 2:12 into the second half.
Wilson led 1-0 at the half as the result of an own goal.
Wilson improves to 2-1 in the league and 5-2 overall while Albion is now at 2-1m 3-2-1.
Albion next visits Medina/Lyndonville at 10 a.m. Saturday at Vets Park.
