Clinton, S.C. – The Presbyterian College men's soccer team used second half goals from Cesar Sancho, Voro Rivera Peris and Mamadu Bah to defeat Erskine 4-1, on Friday evening at Martin Stadium.

The Blue Hose open the season 1-0 for the first since 2013.

Final Score: Presbyterian 4 - Erskine 1
Records: PC (1-0,0-0) Erskine (0-0)
Location: Martin Stadium – Clinton, S.C.

Scoring Summary
Freshman Nacho Gallego put the Blue Hose out in front 1-0, in the 33rd minute on a through ball pass from Pedro Crespo. PC nearly extended their led in the 41st minute on a header from Jose Lado that was stirred away by a number of Erskine players.

The Blue Hose pushed their lead to 2-0 in the 62nd minute when Luca Ziegler connected on pass with Sancho, who was able to head it just inside the right post.

Voro Rivera wasted no time lengthening PC's lead to 3-0 after Phillimon Bedard-Khalid squeaked a pass through the Flying Fleet defenders for the Alzira, Spain native to fire into the back of the net at the 63:57 mark.

Bah increased the lead to 4-0 at the 77:50 mark but Erskine cut the lead to 4-1 when Carlos Portas converted a penalty kick.

By the Numbers
- Presbyterian and Erskine were tied on shots, 11-11
- Erskine had seven shots on goal while PC had 6.
- The Flying Fleet had more corner kick opportunities.
- Valentin Kliebe finished with five saves and picked up his sixth career victory

Notables
- Nacho Gallego and Voro Rivera Peris scored their first collegiate goals.
- Luca Ziegler recorded his eighth career assist to move into a tie for third all-time.

Up Next
The Blue Hose continue their home stand on Wednesday, February 24, when they welcome Lees McRae for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Martin Stadium.

For further information and updates on matches, please go to gobluehose.com or look to the team's Twitter- @BlueHoseSoccer