Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Skidmore College men's soccer team used two second half goals to pick up their first Liberty League win of the season Saturday, defeating Clarkson University 2-0 at Wachenheim Field.
The Thoroughbreds improve to 4-4 overall and 1-1 in the conference while the Golden Knights fall to 5-4-1 and 0-2 in league play.
Junior
Greg Lloyd (Allendale, N.J.) put Skidmore on the board when he beat Clarkson keeper Scott Stuart with a header off of
Taylor Alderson's (Berkeley, Calif.) blocked shot at the 52:42 mark.
Doug Yeates (Richmond, Vt.) put the Thoroughbreds up 2-0 when he beat the goalie on a free kick at the 59:57 mark. Yeates has now scored a goal in five consecutive games.
Skidmore controlled the ball throughout the contest and outshot Clarkson 13-9. Skidmore goalie
Nick Peterson (West Hartford, Conn.) made three saves for his third shutout of the season and Scott Stuart made two saves for the Golden Knights.
It was a very physical game which saw 35 fouls and three yellow cards.
The Thoroughbreds return to action October 5 at 7 p.m., when they host St. Joseph's.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2009 Skidmore College Men's Soccer
Clarkson vs SKIDMORE (Sep 26, 2009 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
Clarkson (5-4-1, 0-2) vs. SKIDMORE (4-4, 1-1)
Date: Sep 26, 2009 Attendance: 145
Weather: Sunny, mid 60's at start
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Clarkson............ 0 0 - 0
SKIDMORE............ 0 2 - 2
SCORING SUMMARY:
2. 59:57 SKIDMORE
Doug Yeates (5) (unassisted) - Free kick
Shots: Clarkson 9, SKIDMORE 13
