University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Luiz Dantas Scores 83' Game Winner for the Bulldogs
10.26.2016 | Men's Soccer
THE RUNDOWN
Teams: UNC Asheville (6-11-0, 5-2-0 BSC)
Presbyterian (6-8-2, 4-2-0 BSC)
Location: Martin Stadium, Clinton S.C.
Time: October 26, 7:00 p.m.
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CLINTON, S.C. — Freshman forward Luiz Dantas scored an 83rd minute game winner to will the Bulldogs to a 2-1 victory over Presbyterian Wednesday night.
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The game was knotted at 0-0 for the first third of the match until Dantas was able to beat the Blue Hose keeper in the 31st minute.
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Presbyterian pushed for an equalizer but UNC Asheville's defense held tight until a penalty was awarded to the Blue Hose in the 80th minute. Sergio Pinto connected on the penalty kick to equalize the match at 1-1.
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The Bulldogs responded quickly when Dantas found the back of the net for the second time on the night on a free kick set piece in the 83rd minute. Junior midfielder Andrew Lawrence was credited with the assist.Â
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Asheville's defense held strong for the 2-1 victory.
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NOTABLES
- The Bulldogs out shot Presbyterian 14-13, forcing the keeper to five saves.
- Goalkeeper Chris Katt had a total of four saves.
-Dantas was Asheville's man of the match, scoring two goals, including the 83' game winner.
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QUOTABLES
"Great team result tonight. We had a good week of training and the guys got the tactic spot on. I was really happy with the way we approached the game and the way we tried to play tonight. We made a mistake giving up the penalty but we were able to adjust to the situation and respond. Luiz Dantas had a very clinical night in front of the goal. I was really pleased with the way him and the rest of the team played. It was a great team win and we are now looking forward to our match against Radford on senior night. It will be a good opportunity for us and we are excited for the challenge."-- Head Coach Matt Mennell
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UP NEXT:
The Bulldogs will return home for their final regular season match against Radford next Wednesday, November 2 at Greenwood Field beginning at 7:00 p.m.
