LAKEWOOD, N.J. (Oct. 20, 2022) - There's just two games left on the conference schedule for Georgian Court Men's Soccer. They'll look to keep their postseason hopes alive in this final week, starting with a match Friday afternoon.
Opponent
Dominican Chargers (1-11-4, 0-8-2 CACC)
Where
Orangeburg, NY
When
Friday, Oct. 21 - 2 p.m.
How to Watch
Friday's game is available to watch via a free to view broadcast on the Georgian Court portal of the CACC Network. Video and live stats links are available at gculions.com.
Previously vs. Dominican
• It took more than 90 minutes and at the end, there still was no victor in a 2-2 draw last season in Lakewood.
• Things looked grim for the Lions who were down 2-0 with less than 10 minutes to play.
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Louis Silva scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to make it a 2-1 game.
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Daniel Deutz then evened things with a goal with 2:39 left to play.
• Dominican scored two first-half goals to take a 2-0 lead, but
Gianluca Cersosimo kept them out in the second half and overtime.
Last Time Out
• Georgian Court played one of their best matches of the season, upsetting Bridgeport on homecoming 2-1.
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Francisco Corral got the scoring started in the 37th minute. A defensive misplay led to a one-on-one opportunity and he didn't miss for a 1-0 lead.
• Bridgeport tied things up midway through the second half from a free kick 20 yards out.
• With 15 minutes left to play,
Jay Abraham hit the game-winner from 25 yards out after a Bridgeport failed clearance.
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Sotirios Gkosdis preserved the win making five saves in the final 15 minutes.
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Mikey Mallon picked up an assist on each GCU goal.
Who's Hot?
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Jay Abraham has scored three times this season. The first three goals of his career. He's got nine shots on goal, most on the team.
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Sotirios Gkosdis earned his second CACC Goalkeeper of the Week honor last week going 1-1-0 with a .867 save percentage.
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Mikey Mallon assisted on both goals in the win over Bridgeport.
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Francisco Corral has two goals and an assist his last four games.
Individual Milestones
• With one more point,
Mathias Madersbacher will reach 20 for his career.
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Sotirios Gkosdis is five saves away from 75 for the season.
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Francisco Corral is three assists away from second all-time at Georgian Court and one goal away from 10.
CACC Leaders
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Sotirios Gkosdis is third in the league with a .805 save percentage.
• Georgian Court is sixth in the league in shots per game at 12.4.
About Dominican
• Dominican sits at the bottom of the league in most statistical categories and are still looking for their first conference win.
• In six October matches, the Chargers have scored just four goals.
• Ewan Gray leads the team with four goals and eight points. He hasn't scored though since Sept. 24.
• Lucas Regos Santos has passed out three assists.
• Freshman David Arteaga has started 10 games in goal making 50 saves with a .625 save percentage.
