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@HerdMSoccer Drops 3-1 Match at Charlotte
10/10/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - The Marshall men's soccer team lost 3-1 in Conference USA play to the Charlotte 49ers at Transamerica Field in Charlotte, N.C.
The Herd falls to 4-7-0 (0-4-0 C-USA), while Charlotte improves to 6-2-1 (3-0-0 C-USA).
AGAINST THE 49ERS
Scoring started for the 49ers in the 12th minute. Matej Dekovic assisted to Zhuvonte Wilson for his first goal of the season.
Marshall goalkeeper Bijan Gloston (Clarksville, Tenn.) made eight saves in the match, none more important than a penalty kick save on Kyle Parker in the 62nd minute. Sophomore goalkeeper Dominik Reining (Frankfurt, Germany) played the final 23 minutes of the contest, making one save and allowing one goal.
Charlotte scored its second with a 63rd minute goal. Mark Sloan received a pass from Parker and scored from around 25 yards out.
The final Charlotte goal came in the 84th. Parker received a pass from Harrison Steadman and beat Gloston one-on-one for the deciding score.
Marshall senior Matt Freeman (Irmo, S.C.) converted a penalty kick with 10 seconds left to bring the score back to 3-1. The goal is Freeman's first since Oct. 23, 2012 against FIU at home.
THE GRAY AREA
Coach Bob Gray on the Match:
"Tough game today in some tough weather conditions, because it had rained all day down here. Still, I thought we played pretty well in the first half and then were unlucky to give up a counter-attack goal. From there, we had to chase the game."
"Credit to Charlotte for being a good side. They were the preseason pick to win this great soccer conference and they played very well tonight. We just need to get back and get ready for our next game at FAU. We really need a win in our next game."
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NEXT UP
The Herd will take a one week break, then play Florida Atlantic on Oct. 19 in Boca Raton, Fla.
