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Dias Named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week
8/31/2021 1:36:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Midfielder scored three goals in first two matches of season
DALLAS – Marshall men's soccer senior Vitor Dias was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.
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It is Dias' second weekly award of his career.
"Vitor is one of the most dangerous players in the country," Herd head coach Chris Grassie said. "I'm sure if he can maintain this output level, we will achieve great things this season."
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The Brasilia, Brazil native got the season rolling with a bang against two ranked teams at the Fairfield by Marriott Invitational finishing with three goals, two assists and eight points. Dias started with two goals and two assists against host team No. 21 James Madison, and then scored another goal versus No. 15 Virginia Tech.
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Dias showed off his footwork and vision early against the Dukes, assisting on the Herd's first goal (seventh minute) and then scoring its second (27th minute) in a 6-1 road victory. He scored his second goal of the day in the 53rd minute to put Marshall up 4-1. Later, Dias had the assist on the Herd's sixth and final goal, which was also the first career goal for freshman Paulo Lino. Dias' two goals and two assists matched career-highs that he set against West Virginia Tech this past season. He also scored two goals against South Carolina last year as well.
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On Sunday against the Hokies, Dias netted the first goal of the match finding the back of the net off a pass from Vinicius Fernandes at the nine-minute mark.
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Dias leads the Herd in scoring and is tied with Fernandes for the lead in assists. In his career, Dias has 12 goals, 12 assists and 36 points.
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Marshall, now No. 7 in the polls after going 1-1 to open the season, return to the pitch on Saturday, Sept. 4. The Herd welcomes (RV) Coastal Carolina as a new member of Conference USA for men's soccer. Kickoff from Hoops Family Field is set for 1 p.m.
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For all of the latest information on the Marshall men's soccer team, follow the Herd on Twitter @HerdMSoccer, Facebook at Marshall University Soccer and on www.herdzone.com.
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To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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It is Dias' second weekly award of his career.
"Vitor is one of the most dangerous players in the country," Herd head coach Chris Grassie said. "I'm sure if he can maintain this output level, we will achieve great things this season."
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The Brasilia, Brazil native got the season rolling with a bang against two ranked teams at the Fairfield by Marriott Invitational finishing with three goals, two assists and eight points. Dias started with two goals and two assists against host team No. 21 James Madison, and then scored another goal versus No. 15 Virginia Tech.
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Dias showed off his footwork and vision early against the Dukes, assisting on the Herd's first goal (seventh minute) and then scoring its second (27th minute) in a 6-1 road victory. He scored his second goal of the day in the 53rd minute to put Marshall up 4-1. Later, Dias had the assist on the Herd's sixth and final goal, which was also the first career goal for freshman Paulo Lino. Dias' two goals and two assists matched career-highs that he set against West Virginia Tech this past season. He also scored two goals against South Carolina last year as well.
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On Sunday against the Hokies, Dias netted the first goal of the match finding the back of the net off a pass from Vinicius Fernandes at the nine-minute mark.
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Dias leads the Herd in scoring and is tied with Fernandes for the lead in assists. In his career, Dias has 12 goals, 12 assists and 36 points.
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Marshall, now No. 7 in the polls after going 1-1 to open the season, return to the pitch on Saturday, Sept. 4. The Herd welcomes (RV) Coastal Carolina as a new member of Conference USA for men's soccer. Kickoff from Hoops Family Field is set for 1 p.m.
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For all of the latest information on the Marshall men's soccer team, follow the Herd on Twitter @HerdMSoccer, Facebook at Marshall University Soccer and on www.herdzone.com.
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To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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