Dalton State Men's Soccer Falls On The Road To Thomas, Ga.

  • Sunday, September 9, 2018
The Dalton State Men's soccer team hoped to bounce back from a loss the day before against Thomas (Ga.). The Roadrunners put up a tough fight against the Wildcats of Johnson & Wales (Fla.), but with a few missed opportunities the boys in blue fell short, 3-2 in their final match in the Faulkner Invitational at Ben Bradley Field in Montgomery, Ala. on Saturday.

Both teams came out aggressively, with JWU striking first in the 13'.
Junior Daniel Valencianoanswered back at the 19' with a beautiful shot in the top corner. Both teams continued to go back and forth intensely, each picking up a yellow card. The Roadrunners missed a few opportunities to take the lead, but put up a tough defense to keep the game tied 1-1 going into the half.

Dalton State wasted no time taking control and went ahead 2-1 off the boot of Senior Jose Villalobos in the 50'. Moments later, JWU tied it at 2-2 in the 62'. Freshman Frank Herreramissed an opportunity to tie at the 67', but JWU didn't miss at the 72' and went up 3-2. The Roadrunners kept pushing but missed a late opportunity to keep the game going.

Dalton State drops to 3-3-1 overall, while Johnson & Wales improves to 3-2. Daniel Valencianoled Dalton State with 4 shots taken and 1 goal made. Netminder Samuel Fraire recorded 2 saves.
 
The Roadrunners will take a week off, but will return home to take the pitch against the St. Thomas University Tommies on Saturday, September 15 at Lakeshore Park. Kickoff is at 2:00 p.m.
 
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