ETSU Edges Liberty in OT

Team	1	2	OT 2	Final F
LIBERTY	0	0	0	0
ETSU	0	0	1	1

OT 2

LIBERTY

ETSU

A header by Danny Barlow in the 99^th minute pushed the ETSU Buccaneers past the Liberty Flames 1-0 in overtime, Tuesday afternoon at Summer-Taylor Field.

After neither team scored in regulation despite the Flames playing a man down for the last 26 minutes, the Buccaneers scored off a corner kick for the victory in overtime.

Liberty drops its second consecutive match and falls to 2-2 on the year. ETSU improves to 1-3 on the season.

Scoring Summary
99' – Danny Barlow (assisted by Cameron Woodfin, Bruno Andrade)

Turning Point
Playing with 10 men due to a red card during the 63^rd minute, Liberty attempted one shot over the final 38:05. Meanwhile, ETSU fired seven shots, but only two on goal, including its golden goal.

Key Stats & Notes

For the second straight year, ETSU defeated Liberty 1-0 in highly competitive game. Last season, the Buccaneers goal came during the 38^th minute.
The Flames, who entered the game averaging 2.67 goals per match, were shutout for the first time this season.
For the first time this season, neither team scored in the first half in a game involving the Flames.
ETSU outshot Liberty, 19-6. However, the Buccaneers only put four shots on goal, while the Flames had three shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Brogan Engbers made three saves in the contest.
Forward Matt Zaczyk led the Flames with three shots, all on goal, while leading scorer Tresor Mbuyu had two.
The start of the match was delayed 45 minutes due to lightning strikes in the area.
The Flames finish their three-game road swing, their longest of 2018, with a 1-2 mark.

Up Next
Liberty returns home to Osborne Stadium, this weekend. The Flames will host the Niagara Purple Hawks on Friday. Match time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Liberty will welcome the Manhattan Jaspers to Osborne Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.

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Matthew Zaczyk

Tresor Mbuyu

Kevin Mendoza