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Atlanta, Ga. – The Georgia State Panthers scored two first half goals on Sunday evening to claim a 2-0 non-conference victory over the USC Upstate men's soccer team at the GSU Soccer Complex.
Upstate falls to 0-2 overall while Georgia State improves to 2-0 on the season.
STATS OF THE MATCH
- The Panthers held a 10-4 advantage over the Spartans in shots.
- Upstate led 3-1 in corner kicks as well as 2-1 in saves.
- Cam Philpot attempted a team-high two shots for the Spartans, while Sebastian Quinteros and Florian Langenegger took one apiece.
- Max Hemmings led Georgia State offensively with two shots.
- Santiago Restrepo concluded the match with two saves.
- Panther goalkeeper Yannic Horn grabbed one save.
GEORGIA STATE GOALS
- Hemmings gave Georgia State an early 1-0 lead just as the contest was finishing the 16th minute off an assist from Lukas Joyner. (USC Upstate 0, Georgia State 1)
- The Panthers extended their lead to 2-0 in the 44th minute when a throw in by Liam Fitzsimmons reached the foot of Rashid Alarape, who scored past Restrepo. (USC Upstate 0, Georgia State 2)
UP NEXT
- Upstate wraps up its season-opening three-game road trip on Wednesday, August 30 at 7 p.m. against Presbyterian College.
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