Box Score Saratoga Springs, N.Y. –
Tim Sullivan scored in the 81st minute to lead the Skidmore College men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Southern Vermont, Tuesday night at Wachenheim Field.
With the win, the Thoroughbreds improve to 8-2-1, while the Mountaineers fall to 2-9.
After dominating the game offensively, Sullivan finally slipped one through the stingy Southern Vermont defense. He took a pass at the top of the box from Andrew Pertsov and blasted a shot just inside the far post for his first collegiate goal.
Skidmore controlled the first half, outshooting the Mountaineers 13-3. The Thoroughbreds had their best scoring chance of the half in the 24th minute when
Brock Bakewell rang one off the post. Despite only three shots in the half, Southern Vermont was close to getting on the board first as both Tommy Youngblood and Erik Argueta had shots go off the crossbar.
Skidmore continued to put on the offensive pressure in the second half, but couldn't convert until Sullivan's late goal. The Thoroughbreds came close to scoring in the 50th minute, but Mountaineer goalie Christopher Dunham made back to back saves to keep it scoreless.
Eli Kisselbach finished with two saves to earn his sixth shutout of the season. Dunham made 10 saves for Southern Vermont.
Skidmore outshot the Mountaineers 30-6 and held a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks.
The Thoroughbreds host Vassar in a Liberty League showdown this Saturday at 2 p.m.
Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2012 Skidmore College Men's Soccer
Southern Vermont vs Skidmore (Oct 02, 2012 at Saratoga Springs, NY)
Southern Vermont (2-9-0) vs. Skidmore (8-2-1)
Date: Oct 02, 2012 Attendance: 125
Weather: Overcast, low 60's at start
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Southern Vermont.... 0 0 - 0
Skidmore............ 0 1 - 1
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 80:28 SKIDMORE
Tim Sullivan (1) (Andrew Pertsov) - Pass to top of box, shot high right corner
Shots: Southern Vermont 6, Skidmore 30
Saves: Southern Vermont 10 (Christopher Dunham 10), Skidmore 2 (
Eli Kisselbach 2)
