On November 7, 2026, the WVU Tech men’s soccer team faced Indiana University Columbus in a tightly contested matchup, as detailed in the official box score. The game featured aggressive play, numerous tactical substitutions, and key saves from both goalkeepers as the clock wound down through the second half.
The Second Half Battle Unfolds on the Pitch
Action resumed with the start of the second period at the 45-minute mark. WVU Tech countered with Inaki Sacramento, Pontus Werner, Dylan Matthew wilkes, Karim Ould Saada, Wilfredo Briceno, Gonzalo Sabeh, Myron Bentil, Arturo Caballer, Ramon Ferrari, Benjamin Niles, and Hugo Bueno Vaquero.
Fouls accumulated early in the half against WVU Tech, while IU Columbus also traded infractions as both sides fought for midfield control. Gonzalo Sabeh earned a corner kick for WVU Tech at 53:40, followed shortly by an offside call against IU Columbus at 55:04.
Substitutions and Goalkeeper Saves Shape the Match
Tactical changes began shifting the momentum. IU Columbus brought in Yassin Baji to replace Maruwe Exauce at 56:26, followed by Christian Cardoso taking consecutive corner kicks for the squad at 57:03 and 57:36. WVU Tech responded by swapping Francisco Cipriano in for Hugo Bueno Vaquero.
As the half progressed past the hour mark, Matheus Ornellas Gubert tested WVU Tech goalkeeper Ramon Ferrari with a shot at 60:39, resulting in a crucial save. WVU Tech emptied segments of their bench simultaneously, inserting Francisco Mustra, Linus Kleinewiese, and Will Fridd.
At 62:29, Gonzalo Sabeh forced a save from IU Columbus goalkeeper Jordin Jones, immediately setting up another corner kick. Joost Hermeling added another testing shot for WVU Tech at 67:12, safely gathered by Jones.
Substitutions Reshape Lineups in Final Minutes
Deep into the second half, fresh legs entered the contest. Mason Herbert replaced Jake Hofelich for IU Columbus, while Luismi Ayuso stepped in for Myron Bentil on the WVU Tech side. Gonzalo Sabeh kept the pressure on with another shot saved by Jordin Jones at 81:49.
As regulation time drew toward its conclusion, multiple substitutions altered the field structure for both programs. Alejandro Alvarez entered for Michael Mmadi, while WVU Tech cycled in Wilfredo Briceno, Oliver Bonning, and Benjamin Niles at 82:50. Trent Schenk orchestrated a late corner kick for IU Columbus at 83:43 before final roster adjustments concluded with Rasmus Jacobsson stepping in for WVU Tech.
