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@HerdMSoccer Wins First Game of Season over Evansville
9/21/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.- The Marshall men's soccer team (1-3-2) won its first match of the season at the ProRehab Aces Classic in Evansville, Ind with a Daniel Jodah goal providing a 1-0 win over the Evansville Purple Aces (2-4-1). Marshall finished the Classic with a second place finish. Nick Edginton (Wellington, New Zealand), Connor Marino (Hopewell, NJ) and Ryan Forde (London, England) were named to the all-tournament team.
AGAINST THE PURPLE ACES
Daniel Jodah scored his first Marshall goal and his first career game winner for the Herd, with a strike in the 38thminute from the six yard box.
Evansville outshot Marshall 17-10 and had six shots on goal to Marshall's five, however the Herd was able to come out on top.
THE GRAY AREA
Coach Bob Gray after Evansville match:
"We really needed this result and the team went out there and got it. We have been working hard and that really showed today. After a poor performance on Friday, I am happy with how the team was able to rally, string together some chances and get the win. We needed this not just for Conference USA play, but also for our own confidence."
Gray on Daniel Jodah:
I had a discussion with Daniel before the match and told him it was time to produce a goal and he went out there and did it. He has been our go-to go offensively and has had plenty of chances like the one he scored on. He was able to go out there and do it today."
Gray on opening Conference USA play next game:
"We will face a tough side in South Carolina. Any team you play in Conference USA is going to be tough, so it helps that we were able to build our confidence with this win today."
LET'S GET SOCIAL
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NEXT UP
The Herd will travel to South Carolina for its first Conference USA match on Friday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m.
