2 Truett McConnell (Ga.)
1 Bryan College (Tn.)
Victory Over Bryan Sends Bears to Conference Championship
"per la prima volta nella storia della Truett McConnell University in finale di Conference"
DAYTON, TN
The Bears went to Dayton, TN to take on the Lions of Bryan College in the semi-finals of the AAC Tournament. Due to each team's respective seeding, the winner of the match would win the right to host the championship game set for Friday. In the regular season, Bryan bested the Bears in Dayton, but TMU was eager to change the script.
Bryan took an early lead scoring the first goal of the match in the second minute. The Bears did not let the early set back keep them down. They remained focused and kept seeking for an equalizer. The Bears found the equalizer they were looking for in the sixteenth minute.
Due to great combination play between Giovanni Giraudo and Joao Costa, Costa delivered a beautiful ball in for a score. Both teams saw other chances to score in the half, but were unable to do so.
In the second half, it was the Bears' turn to take the lead.
Ignacio Perez sent in a cross from the right side of the box which found
Jonathan Mendoza who scored the second goal for the Bears in the forty-ninth minute. The remainder of the half showcased TMU's grit. The Bears defended seven corners in the half and multiple free kicks in their own half.
Evan Gaffney saved all three shot attempts on goal during the half, giving him five for the match and securing the 2-1 victory.
"What a fantastic result for the team and this program! Bryan is the hardest place to play on the road and we came out with the win!" said Coach
Rob Miller. "We showed heart, grit and determination and it was unbelievable to watch. We had two great goals scored by Costa and Mendoza and I believe the boys deserve to be going to the final. We look forward to being back at our home field!"
For the first time in NAIA history, Truett will be hosting the AAC Championship on Friday against Union College. Game time has yet to be decided.
Scoring Summary
01:35 |
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Charlie Clarke Assisted By: Spooner,Brad , Roenpage,Kevin After Kevin number 10 headed the ball to Spooner. And spooner gave a good lead to number 7 charlie which lead to an great conner shot. |
15:02 |
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Joao Costa Assisted By: Giraudo,Giovanni , |
49:10 |
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Jonathan Mendoza Assisted By: Perez,Ignacio , Nunez,Felipe |