Sunday, September 1
Lynchburg, Va.
2:00 PM ET
Liberty University
1-1-1, 0-0-0
1
vs
2
Georgia State
1-1-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia St. | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Liberty | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Men’s Soccer Falls on Late Goal to Georgia State 2-1
9/1/2024 5:55:00 PM | Men's Soccer
LYNCHBURG, VA. – In a hard-fought match Sunday afternoon at Osborne Stadium, the Georgia State Panthers broke a 1-1 tie with a goal during the 73rd minute to edge the Liberty Flames 2-1.
After a scoreless first half, Liberty struck for the game's first and its only goal when Georgia State goalkeeper Josh Hangi misplayed a ball inside the six-yard box less than five minutes into the second half. Forward Gora Gora pushed the ball into the back of the net for a 1-0 lead.
With each team pressing on the attacking end throughout the second half, the Panthers not only found the equalizer but the go-ahead goal.
Liberty had several shot attempts during the final 15 minutes of play but could not tie the contest.
The Flames drop to 1-1-1 on the season. The Panthers move to 1-1-1.
Scoring Summary
47' – LIBERTY – Gora Gora (Unassisted)
51' – GAST – Gustavo Marques (Unassisted)
73' – GAST – Matt Taylor (Assisted by Justin McLean)
Key Stats & Notes
Next Up
Liberty will travel to Spartanburg, S.C. for a match with the USC Upstate Spartans. Match time at County University Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m..
After a scoreless first half, Liberty struck for the game's first and its only goal when Georgia State goalkeeper Josh Hangi misplayed a ball inside the six-yard box less than five minutes into the second half. Forward Gora Gora pushed the ball into the back of the net for a 1-0 lead.
With each team pressing on the attacking end throughout the second half, the Panthers not only found the equalizer but the go-ahead goal.
Liberty had several shot attempts during the final 15 minutes of play but could not tie the contest.
The Flames drop to 1-1-1 on the season. The Panthers move to 1-1-1.
Scoring Summary
47' – LIBERTY – Gora Gora (Unassisted)
51' – GAST – Gustavo Marques (Unassisted)
73' – GAST – Matt Taylor (Assisted by Justin McLean)
Key Stats & Notes
- In a tightly played contest, shots were even at 12-12. The Panthers had eight shots on goal, while the Flames had six shots on goal.
- Liberty held a 6-2 advantage over Georgia State in corner kicks.
- All three goal scorers in the game, netted their first goal of the season. Gora scored his first for the Flames, while Gustavo Marques and Matt Taylor netted deflections of shots for their first goals of 2024.
- Both goalkeepers had strong afternoons in their respective goals. Liberty's Owen Moore made a season-high six saves in the contest, including three shots from inside the 18-yard box. Meanwhile, Georgia State's Hangi recorded five saves in the game, including three from inside the box in the second half of play.
Next Up
Liberty will travel to Spartanburg, S.C. for a match with the USC Upstate Spartans. Match time at County University Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m..
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Team Stats
GAST
LIB
Goals
2
1
Shots
12
12
Shots on Goal
8
6
Saves
5
6
Corners
2
6
Fouls
7
7
Scoring Plays
Gora Gora (1)
Goalkeeper misplayed ball - tap in
46:47
Gustavo Marques (1)
Pass into box deflected off defender for shot
50:30
Matt Taylor (1)
Assisted By: Justin Mclean
GOAL by GAST Taylor, Matt Assist by Mclean, Justin.
72:58
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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