MOUNT VERNON, Ga. - The Barons Men's Soccer continued their conference campaign, hoping to win their first conference match. The Skyhawks gave them everything they could handle and overpowered the Barons' defense, scoring four goals to defeat the Barons. 

Coach Bob Neuman shared his thoughts on a tough opponent. "We're not playing our best soccer at the minute. Our transition isn't quick enough, and we're not penetrating against teams like we did at the beginning of the year. As we get into next week, we will have to get back to what we do well if we're going to find some success. 

First Half

The Barons conceded a goal in the 18th minute to give the Skyhawks a one-goal lead. After falling behind, the Barons managed to hold the Skyhawks, limiting their chances and keeping a clean frame for the rest of the first half. The Barons were put on their heels in the first half, giving up 16 shot attempts and seeing Gerardo Galicia make three saves in the first half. The Barons struggled to keep up with the Skyhawks. 

Second half

In the second half, the Barons managed to keep the Skyhawks at bay until the 56th minute, when the deficit went to two. Five minutes later, the Skyhawks struck again, taking the lead to three. The Skyhawks would go on to score once more in the 77th minute to seal their scoring on the day. Despite the Skyhawks receiving  three cards in the second half, the Barons could not take that momentum and find any great scoring chances. 

Stats

• The Barons trailed in shots 28-3.

• The Barons trailed in corner kicks seven-three.

• The Skyhawks led in fouls ten-five. 

• The Barons had the only recorded saves at nine. 

• The Skyhawks received all three yellow cards. 

Next Up

The Barons will look to bounce back on the road against Mobile on September 26th. 

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