SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The Michael Antoniewicz era opened with Upstate Men's Soccer hosting Georgia State for their season opener at the County University Soccer Stadium with the opening match ending in a 2-2 finish.
Upstate opened the first half swiftly with Lucas Bergfors connecting with Oscar Kelly for the first goal of the Michael Antoniewicz era along with Kelly's first collegiate goal. Georgia State looked to even the playing field responding to the quick start from the Spartans with a tying goal. Upstate's offense continued to put the Panthers on their heels attacking with multiple shots ultimately with the following three being off target. As the first half advanced, the Panthers found a hole in the Spartan defense being able to take the lead in the final two minutes of the first half with their second goal from Matt Taylor. With many second half adjustments, Upstate proved to be ready to take the pitch and find their way back. Lucas Bergfors displayed his speed sprinting past the defense and taking on the keeper by himself for his first collegiate goal tying the match at two apiece. As the second half built more anticipation, the Panthers looked to respond with hopes of regaining the lead, but the reflexes of Sophomore Goalkeeper, Jarrett Wuerslin was enough to keep the score tied at two. With one last opportunity to seal the game, an offside call against the Panthers ended the game in a draw.
Game Information
Score: USC Upstate 2 : Georgia State 2
Record: Upstate (0-0-1; 0-0 Big South) vs. Georgia State (0-0-1; 0-0 Sun Belt)
Location: County University Soccer Stadium | Spartanburg, S.C.
How it Happened
4' - Oscar Kelly scored his first collegiate goal and the first goal of the season assisted by Lucas Bergfors
11' - Shot by Georgia State saved by Jarrett Wuerslin
14' - Goal scored by Georgia State's Tom Williams assisted by Gavin Williams
43' - Goal scored by Georgia State's Matt Taylor
46'- Lucas Bergfors sprints past the defense for his first collegiate goal.
59' - Shot by Georgia State at the bottom center saved by Jarrett Wuerslin
63' - Shot by Georgia State at the bottom center saved by Jarrett Wuerslin
71' - Shot by Georgia State saved by Upstate
85' - Offside called against Upstate
88' - Offside called against Georgia State
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Up Next for the Spartans
Following the home opener, Upstate will make their way to Lynchburg, Virginia where the Spartans will take on Liberty University for a non-conference battle Sunday, August 24th with a start time at 5:00 P.M.
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