Spartans Come Up Short on the Road against Presbyterian

Saturday, October 19

Clinton, S.C.

7:00 p.m.

University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics

3-10-0, 1-5-0

Presbyterian

5-10-0, 3-2-0

USC Upstate

Presbyterian

Photo by: Douglas Fairnot

10/19/2019 10:19:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

CLINTON, S.C. – The USC Upstate men's soccer team lost 3-1 on a cold and rainy night against Presbyterian College at Martin Stadium.

The weather played a large factor in the game as both teams struggled the move the ball up and down the field. In the first 20 minutes the two teams fought to a stalemate but Presbyterian broke through in the 20^th minute with a goal by Riccardo Turcis. The Spartans offense did not attempt a shot in the opening half of play as they went into the break trailing 1-0.

Fifteen minutes into the second half the Spartans committed a foul and Presbyterian was awarded a penalty kick. Adrian Edo Martin converted on the kick and USC Upstate trailed 2-0 in the 60^th minute of the game.

A few moments later Michael Chappelear connected with Aidan Hill and the Spartans were on the board for the first time in the game. Trailing by just a single goal the Spartans appeared to have the momentum on their side as they attempted to score the equalizer. However, in the 80^th minute of the contest Sergio Pinto scored on a sliding shot and gave Presbyterian a 3-1 lead late in the game.

Despite a valiant attempt by the USC Upstate offense the clock ran out before their comeback could be complete.

Stats of the Game

USC Upstate was outshot 10-8 in the game and 5-1 in shots on goal. All eight of the Spartans shot came in the second half.
The Spartans appeared to be the more physical team on Saturday night as USC Upstate committed 11 fouls in the game.
Aidan Hill led the Spartans offense with three total shots and a goal on the night.
Despite not scoring a goal, Zacharia Diallo led the Blue Hose offense with three shot attempts on the night.

Next Up

The Spartans will hit the road this Tuesday night to take on Liberty in Lynchburg, Va.

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