MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – With a postseason berth on the line for Brewton-Parker men's soccer, the No. 1-ranked team in the NAIA, Dalton State (Ga.) visited Mount Vernon for the regular season finale on Saturday afternoon.
BPC needed to produce at least a draw to secure a postseason berth into the SSAC playoffs or a win to spoil DSC's chances at a regular season championship. The Barons (2-11-2, 2-5-1 SSAC) battled but fell short to the top-ranked Roadrunners (14-0-3, 7-0-1 SSAC) in a tough 1-0 defeat on home soil to close out the regular season.
How It Happened | First Half
- Dalton State produced four attempts toward the goal to open the first 20 minutes of the match, but all four missed the target.
- Sven De Heij was denied by the Roadrunner keeper in the 29th minute, keeping the match at a scoreless draw.
- Sven Marnot was tested in the 33rd minute, notching his first save of the match to keep Dalton State from finding the back of the net.
- The Barons found themselves lucky as the Roadrunners missed a header opportunity that hit off the post which was also in the 33rd minute.
- The Roadrunners produced four chances until Landon Brafford's shot on goal was denied in the 40th minute.
- DSC outshot BPC 10-2 in the first 45 minutes of play, but the Barons held a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal.
How It Happened | Second Half
- In the 56th minute, Dalton State had a great chance at breaking the tie with a shot hitting the crossbar and sailing out of play.
- Derventz Altidor created himself a chance for Brewton-Parker, recording a shot on goal in the 61st minute.
- Marnot notched a save in the 65th minute to keep the Barons alive.
- In the 71st minute, Dalton State snuck one in the back of the net to secure a 1-0 lead, breaking the draw.
- DSC held the Barons to no shot attempts for the remainder of the match, securing the win and the regular season title.
Inside The Statistics
- The Roadrunners' attack recorded 19 total shots with three on goal while the Barons recorded just three total shots, all of which were on frame.
- In 90 minutes of play, Sven Marnot recorded two saves.
- Dalton State held a dominant 19-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Next Up
- The Barons close out the season seventh in the SSAC with a 2-5-1 conference record and a 2-11-2 overall record.
