Saratoga Springs, N.Y. –
Matt Wolff scored in the 64
th minute to help lead the Skidmore College men's soccer team to a 1-0 Liberty League victory over Clarkson, Saturday afternoon at Wachenheim Field.
The Thoroughbreds improve to 6-10-1 overall and 2-4-1 in league play, while the Golden Knights fall to 4-10-1 overall and 2-5-0 in the Liberty League.
Neither team was able to generate a good scoring opportunity in the first half, as they combined for just eight shots.
Skidmore came out aggressive in the second half, putting pressure on the Clarkson defense early before breaking through on Wolff's goal.
Adam Beek sent a perfect cross from the corner that Wolff dove across the box and headed past Scott Stuart for his first tally of the year. The Golden Knights were able to get a few corners late but were unable to capitalize as the Thoroughbreds held on for the 1-0 win.
Skidmore outshot Clarkson 14-11 and both teams finished with five corners.
Nick Peterson made four saves to record his sixth shutout of the season, while Scott finished with two saves.
The Thoroughbreds are at Union on Oct. 29.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2011 Skidmore College Men's Soccer
Clarkson vs Skidmore College (Oct 22, 2011 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
Clarkson (4-10-1,2-5-0 Liberty) vs. Skidmore College (6-10-1,2-4-1 Liberty)
Date: Oct 22, 2011 Attendance: 250
Weather:
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Clarkson............ 0 0 - 0
Skidmore College.... 0 1 - 1
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 63:12 SKIDMORE
Matt Wolff (1) (
Adam Beek) - Diving header in box off cross
Shots: Clarkson 11, Skidmore College 14
Saves: Clarkson 3 (Scott Stuart 2; TEAM 1), Skidmore College 4 (Nick
Peterson 4)