West Virginia men's soccer picked up its first victory of the season with a 1-0 win over St. Bonaventure in the Mountaineers' home opener at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium.

WVU-Tech transfer Julen Recalde delivered the difference-maker in the 62nd minute, scoring his first goal as a Mountaineer off a cross from Aurelien Cormier. Kanta Ishii also picked up an assist on the play.

West Virginia controlled the match, outshooting St. Bonaventure 17-2, holding a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks and possessing the ball for 68 percent of the contest.

Head coach Dan Stratford discusses WVU's attacking performance, why the quality of chances matters more than the number of shots and what Recalde can bring to the Mountaineer offense after scoring 16 goals at WVU-Tech last season.

Goalkeeper Toby Mawer made two saves to secure the clean sheet as West Virginia improved to 1-1.
The Mountaineers return to action Friday on the road against UNC Greensboro.