Men's Soccer 9/8/2019 4:04:00 PM

RADFORD POSTS DOUBLE OVERTIME DRAW VERSUS COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

BOX SCORE SPARTANBURG, S.C.—The Radford men's soccer team played in their first double overtime game, in addition to tallying their first draw of the 2019 season in a neutral site game against the College of Charleston. This defensive matchup concluded with neither team being able to get past the other's tight protection around the goal.

After a couple of moments settling in and a few fouls, Liam Deacy sent the Highlander's first shot off, but it was just left of the goal. Mouhameth Thiam and Baye Djibril Faye joined Deacy in sending shots off for Radford.

College of Charleston threatened in the 30th minute but goalkeeper Joseba Incera pulled off a crucial save to stop any scoring attempt by the Cougars.

The Highlanders opened the second period with a shot on goal by Thiam forcing opposing goalkeeper Issac Alstrom to make an athletic save, preventing a would-be Radford goal.

The Cougars amped up their offensive pressure in the second period taking five shots and several corners but Radford's defense did not budge. Rallying behind keeper Incera, the Highlanders saved three attempted goals as well as a penalty kick in the 84th minute. Set up to take the lead over Radford, the College of Charleston's Tucker Heffron sent an offering up but missed. The rebounded ball was picked up by fellow Cougar Mads Myllerup who tried to score the game's first goal but was thwarted by Incera and the Highlander defense.

In the waning moments of the second period, Radford kicked up their offense spearheaded by Max-Emilios Angelides and Thiam. Although slightly off the mark, the Highlanders were relentless in their efforts to score in regulation, tacking on a pair of a corners as well.

The first overtime period saw only two shot attempts from these teams. Radford started off period with a corner kick only a few seconds in. A last-ditch effort to take the game by the College of Charleston in the final moments of the game but Radford wasn't having it as keeper Incera came diving in to save the day.

The teams traded shots toward the end of double overtime with the Highlanders striking first by way of Patrick Siczek. The following Cougars' attempt was sent wide right to conclude the game.

Both keepers played the total 110 minutes with Incera saving a total of five would be goals. The Highlander sent off 10 shots and corner kicks during the match. Radford controlled the pace of the game tallying 58 percent of the time of possession.

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Radford will return to Cupp Stadium to host the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#14 Max-Emilios Angelides: D; 5' 10"; Junior

#29 Liam Deacy: F; 5' 10"; Redshirt Junior

#4 Patrick Siczek: MF; 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore

#1 Joseba Incera: GK; 6' 2"; Freshman

#10 Mouhameth Thiam: M; 5' 5"; Freshman

#17 Baye Djibril Faye: F; 5' 7"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#14 Max-Emilios Angelides
: 5' 10"; Junior
: D

#29 Liam Deacy
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Junior
: F

#4 Patrick Siczek
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Sophomore
: MF

#1 Joseba Incera
: 6' 2"; Freshman
: GK

#10 Mouhameth Thiam
: 5' 5"; Freshman
: M

#17 Baye Djibril Faye
: 5' 7"; Freshman
: F