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Winner Shenandoah SHEN (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
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Salisbury SAL (0-1-1, 0-0-0)
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Shenandoah SHEN
(1-0-0, 0-0-0)
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Final
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Salisbury SAL
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Shenandoah SHEN 0 2 2
Salisbury SAL 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Appleby's late goal not enough against Shenandoah

SALISBURY, Md. – A late push by the Salisbury University men's soccer team fell short, as the Sea Gulls dropped their home opener against the Shenandoah Hornets on Saturday, 2-1.   
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Sea Gull offense got a great opportunity in the ninth minute as David Peters sent a cross into the box to Ethan Dolezal. Dolezal made a move past a defender and looked to have an open shot at goal but a sliding Hornet defender got a piece of the ball and the shot went wide.  
  • After some back-and-forth play, the Sea Gulls earned a great chance to break the scoreless tie in the 41st minute. Michael Reid sent a deep ball from the midfield line to a streaking George Fotiou just outside the box with just the goalkeeper to be, but Fotiou sailed the shot attempt high over the net.
  • In the 58th minute, the Hornets broke the tie on a Connor Robles cross that Niclas Vavra tapped in right in front of the net.  
  • The Hornets did not waste any time padding their lead with another goal just two minutes later. Vavra sent a ball through the Sea Gull defense and Nathan Yared sent the shot off the right post and into the back of the net.
  • The Sea Gull offense looked to answer the Hornets. In the 78th minute, Joesph Ennas sent a ball into the box and Connor Appleby made an unbelievable play, gathering the ball and nailing a bicycle kick shot into the back of the net to pull the Sea Gulls within one.
SALISBURY GAME NOTES
  • The Sea Gulls tallied 14 shots with four shots on goal.
  • Connor Appleby led the Sea Gulls offense with a goal.
  • The Sea Gulls had five corner kicks compared to zero from Shenandoah.
  • Ryan Socks drew the start in goal and collected a save.
SHENANDOAH GAME NOTES
  • The Hornets notched six shots with three being on net.
  • Niclas Vavra led the Hornet offense with a goal and an assist.
  • Travis Jett started in net and recorded three saves.
UP NEXT
  • Salisbury hosts the Bullets of Gettysburg for day two of the Elmer Lord Memorial Tournament tomorrow.
  • Opening kickoff from Sea Gull Soccer Stadium is set for 3 p.m.

Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with the New Jersey Athletic Conference for football, Coastal Lacrosse Conference for men's lacrosse and the Metropolitan Swimming and Diving Conference for men's and women's swimming. With over 500 student-athletes in 21 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, and dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on-and-off the field. The Sea Gulls have celebrated 22 team national championships, 24 individual national champions, 189 conference championships and 43 Academic All-Americans.

To learn more about the tradition of excellence with Sea Gull Athletics, visit www.SUSeaGulls.com or on social media @SUSeaGulls.

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