Saratoga Springs, N.Y. –
Doug Yeates scored in the 68
th minute to help lift the Skidmore College men's soccer team to a 1-0 non-conference win over New Paltz, Saturday afternoon at Wachenheim Field.
The Thoroughbreds improve to 7-6-2 overall while the Hawks fall to 7-8.
Yeates (Richmond, Vt.) tallied his second goal of the season at the 67:56 mark when he slipped behind the defenders on a pass from
Diego Reinero (Princeton, N.J.) and beat New Paltz keeper Conor Power low for the eventual game-winner.
Both teams were quiet in the first half with the better chances coming in the second. The Hawks had two good scoring chances in the second half that were turned away by Skidmore goalie
Nick Peterson (West Hartford, Conn.). In the 48
th minute, Peterson made a save on a diving header in the box from Dave Gardiner and at the 66:41 mark, he Made a diving save on Tommy Garafola's blast from the top of the box.
Peterson finished with five stops for his third shutout of the season. Power faced eight shots, allowing just the one goal in his fourth start of the season.
Both teams played physical throughout, combining for 30 fouls and four yellow cards.
New Paltz outshot the Thoroughbreds 13-12, while Skidmore held a 6-5 advantage in corner kicks.
The Thoroughbreds are at Cazenovia on Oct. 19 for a 3:30 p.m. start.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2010 Skidmore College Men's Soccer
New Paltz vs Skidmore College (Oct 16, 2010 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
New Paltz (7-8-0) vs. Skidmore College (7-6-2)
Date: Oct 16, 2010 Attendance: 325
Weather: Mid 50's, sunny and windy at start
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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New Paltz........... 0 0 - 0
Skidmore College.... 0 1 - 1
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 67:56 SKIDMORE Doug Yeates (2) (Diego Reinero) - Breakaway beat keeper low
Shots: New Paltz 13, Skidmore College 12
Saves: New Paltz 7 (Conor Power 7), Skidmore College 5 (Nick Peterson 5)
