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Appalachian State
Men's Soccer Downed by Appalachian State 2-0
9/15/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.- The Thundering Herd men's soccer team was unable to rally after two second half goals helped the Appalachian State Mountaineers defeat Marshall 2-0 before a crowd of 317 at Hoops Family Field at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex.
Appalachian State is now 2-3-1 on the season, while Marshall falls to 0-2-2.
AGAINST THE MOUNTAINEERS
Appalachian State opened the scoring with a goal from Stanley Broaden in the 55th minute. Broaden received a pass from Donovan Japp at the six yard box and slotted the ball home for his second goal of the season. The play was started by Alex Herbst, who found a running Japp on the goal.
Broaden then continued to show his form by collecting his third goal of the season in the 62nd minute. The goal was created after a long ball was sent in from the right side by Cooper Coughlin. The ball fell to Broaden, who converted a half volley.
The Mountaineers attempted 15 shots, with five on goal, compared to seven shots by Marshall, with two on goal. Daniel Jodah (Mississauga, Ontario), led the way with four shots (one on goal) for the Herd.
THE GRAY AREA
Coach Bob Gray on the Appalachian State game:
"We've got to be more competitive. We have to create more scoring chances and find the right personnel out there in the field."
"It's back to the drawing board. We have to find guys who are going to mesh out there and there will probably be several major changes in the lineup."
LET'S GET SOCIAL
Keep up with the latest news about Herd soccer by "liking" the team's official Facebook page: "Marshall University Soccer." For live in-match updates and news, follow @HerdMSoccer on Twitter. Want to see photos and behind-the-scenes action? Give @HerdZone a follow on Instagram.
NEXT UP
The Herd will play four straight road games, starting with the Pro Rehab Classic in Evansville, Ind. In the Classic, the Herd will take on Bradley on Sept. 19 at 5:00 p.m. and Evansville on Sunday Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m.
