DURHAM, N.C. – The Shaw University Men's Soccer Team (1-0) scored two goals in the span of three minutes midway through the second half on its way to a 2-0 win over visiting Emory & Henry University (0-1) Thursday in the season opener for both squads.
The Basics
FINAL SCORE – Shaw 2, Emory & Henry 0
LOCATION – Durham, North Carolina
VENUE – Bradshaw Field at Durham County Memorial Stadium
RECORDS – Emory & Henry (0-1, 0-0 SAC); Shaw (1-0)
How It Happened
The two squads went back and forth in the opening 45 minutes as neither was able to find the back of the net. The Bears held a 7-1 shot advantage, putting three attempts on target and also led, 2-1 on corner kicks.
After the break, E&H and Shaw continued their stalemate through the hour mark. Early in the 66th minute, the Bears earned a free kick 25 yards out on the left side of the field. A foul was called on an Emory & Henry midfielder attempting to clear the ball out of the box against a Shaw player with his back to the goal and a penalty was awarded. Kyle Hatmaker stepped to the spot and put the ball to the left side of the goal. E&H keeper sophomore Josiah Wilson (Cleveland, Va.) guessed correctly but the strike was strong enough to find the back of the net for a 1-0 Bears' lead with 24:52 remaining.
Just under three minutes later, Shaw would lead 2-0 as a back pass by an E&H defender went under the boot of the goalkeeper and crept into the bottom corner of the net.
Both teams had chances in the final 20 minutes, but the 2-0 scoreline would hold as final.
Emory & Henry Individual Leaders
Sophomore forward A.J. Dale (King George, Va.) had two shots while sophomore midfielder Corey Britt (Abingdon, Va.) put his only attempt of the evening on target.
Wilson finished the game with five saves despite allowing a pair of goals.
Shaw Individual Leaders
- Hatmaker scored his goal on two attempts while Lemar Catlyn also had two shots on target.
- Carlos Granado picked up the shutout in goal, making one save.
Up Next
- E&H will play its first home match of the season on Monday, hosting Barton College at 4:00 p.m. The contest will take place at Fred Selfe Stadium.
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