Marshall University Athletics
Wednesday, November 12
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Photo by: Sun Belt Conference
No. 12 Marshall Advances to SBC Championship in Thriller at No. 17 WVU
11/12/2025 11:43:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Alves double-OT PK sends Herd to Championship, hosts UCF on Sunday in Huntington
Box Score (PDF) | Championship Fund
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The No. 12-ranked and third-seeded Marshall Men's Soccer team (11-2-5) clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory in double overtime against No. 17-ranked and second-seeded West Virginia on Wednesday night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, earning a place in the Sun Belt Conference Championship. The victory marked The Herd's first in Morgantown since 1997 and the program's first at Dick Dlesk Stadium.
Marshall is set to host fifth-seeded UCF on Sunday in the title game at 1 p.m. at Hoops Family Field.
"It was probably an entertaining game for both sets of fans. It was back-and-forth, a lot of action," Herd Men's Soccer Head Coach Chris Grassie said. "There was a lot of motivation out there. There was a lot of things said about our demise here. I think they used that as motivation."
A physical, tightly contested semifinal saw freshman Joao Alves convert a penalty kick in the 110th minute to seal the win after a handball was awarded via VAR review to see MU advance to its third consecutive SBC Title Match.
After a scoreless opening half, Carl Romberg struck first for Marshall just over two minutes into the second period, firing a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to give the Herd a 1-0 edge. West Virginia equalized in the 53rd minute through Isaac Scheer, but Marshall responded swiftly as Alves set up Joao Roberto, who finished from close range for a 2-1 lead.
The hosts pulled level again in the 67th minute behind Marcus Caldeira, setting the stage for a tense, back-and-forth affair deep into overtime. Both defenses bent but did not break, with Eddie DeMarco producing five key saves, including several under heavy pressure during the extra periods. Marshall's backline also withstood nine West Virginia corner kicks and 18 total shots.
NEXT UP
The Herd looks to capture its second SBC Tournament Championship in the last three seasons as it welcomes UCF on Sunday to Huntington. First kick is scheduled for 1 p.m.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The No. 12-ranked and third-seeded Marshall Men's Soccer team (11-2-5) clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory in double overtime against No. 17-ranked and second-seeded West Virginia on Wednesday night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, earning a place in the Sun Belt Conference Championship. The victory marked The Herd's first in Morgantown since 1997 and the program's first at Dick Dlesk Stadium.
Marshall is set to host fifth-seeded UCF on Sunday in the title game at 1 p.m. at Hoops Family Field.
"It was probably an entertaining game for both sets of fans. It was back-and-forth, a lot of action," Herd Men's Soccer Head Coach Chris Grassie said. "There was a lot of motivation out there. There was a lot of things said about our demise here. I think they used that as motivation."
A physical, tightly contested semifinal saw freshman Joao Alves convert a penalty kick in the 110th minute to seal the win after a handball was awarded via VAR review to see MU advance to its third consecutive SBC Title Match.
After a scoreless opening half, Carl Romberg struck first for Marshall just over two minutes into the second period, firing a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to give the Herd a 1-0 edge. West Virginia equalized in the 53rd minute through Isaac Scheer, but Marshall responded swiftly as Alves set up Joao Roberto, who finished from close range for a 2-1 lead.
The hosts pulled level again in the 67th minute behind Marcus Caldeira, setting the stage for a tense, back-and-forth affair deep into overtime. Both defenses bent but did not break, with Eddie DeMarco producing five key saves, including several under heavy pressure during the extra periods. Marshall's backline also withstood nine West Virginia corner kicks and 18 total shots.
NEXT UP
The Herd looks to capture its second SBC Tournament Championship in the last three seasons as it welcomes UCF on Sunday to Huntington. First kick is scheduled for 1 p.m.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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Team Stats
MAR
WVU
Goals
3
2
Shots
11
18
Shots on Goal
8
7
Saves
5
5
Corners
5
9
Fouls
22
21
Scoring Plays
Carl Romberg (4)
GOAL by MAR Romberg, Carl.
47:17
Isaac Scheer (2)
Assisted By: Constantinos Christou
GOAL by WVU Scheer, Isaac Assist by Christou, Constantinos.
52:35
Joao Roberto (5)
Assisted By: Joao Alves
GOAL by MAR Roberto, Joao Assist by Alves, Joao.
56:12
Marcus Caldeira (10)
GOAL by WVU Caldeira, Marcus.
66:59
Joao Alves
MAR Joao Alves PENALTY KICK GOAL.
109:24
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
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