DAEHLIE’S HEADER LIFTS MEN’S SOCCER TO SEASON-OPENING VICTORY

Friday, August 28

Harrisonburg, Va.

5:00 PM

Radford University

1-0

Dayton

0-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Dayton	1	0	1
Radford	1	1	2

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8/28/2015 8:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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MATCH INFORMATION

SCORING SUMMARY

HOW IT HAPPENED

Freshmen Finn Tiedemann and Sivert Daehlie erased an early 1-0 deficit for the Highlanders by netting their first collegiate goals to carry Radford to the 2-1 victory.
Daehlie, who scored twice during exhibition play, delivered the game-winner in the 71^st minute off a cross from Sergio Arzubiaga. Daehlie headed in the Arzubiaga cross from the right wing.
Tiedemann scored the equalizer in the 43^rd minute by redirecting a Felix Steinhauser pass into the bottom-left corner of the goal.
Dayton gained a 1-0 advantage via an RU own goal.

QUOTABLE

"This was an incredibly tough-fought first game with two teams giving all they could on opening day. Dayton is a talented and well-coached group that I am sure will have a great season. For us to find a way to get the win is obviously great. We have a ton to work on in all areas, and Aitor [Pouseu Blanco] had to make some great saves to get this result. I thought both our goals were well-worked by Felix [Steinhauser] and Sergio [Arzubiaga], respectively, and the two guys took their chances well. We must now ensure we do all we can to turn around for another tough challenge on Sunday." ~ Radford head coach Marc Reeves

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

Radford outshot the Flyers, 14-7.
Jakob Strandsäter led all Highlanders with four shots.
Aitor Pouseu Blanco played all 90 minutes in goal, recording four saves.
RU opens its season with a win for the first time since a 1-0 OT victory over Appalachian State in 2011.

UP NEXT

Radford concludes the Fairfield Inn by Marriott JMU Invitational on Sunday at 12 p.m. with a neutral-site match against Iona at University Park in Harrisonburg, Va.