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2
Winner Radford RU (4-7-0, 2-2-0)
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Presbyterian PC (4-4-2, 0-3-1)
Winner
Radford RU
(4-7-0, 2-2-0)
2
Final
1
Presbyterian PC
(4-4-2, 0-3-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Radford RU 0 2 2
Presbyterian PC 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Bounces Back With 2-1 Victory at Presbyterian

CLINTON, S.C. – The Radford Men's Soccer team picked up a crucial conference victory, 2-1, over Presbyterian on Wednesday night as goals from Juan Benavides and Dondre' Robinson spurred a second half comeback despite playing down a man.

"This was a huge comeback win for us tonight," said Head Coach Chris Barrett. "Again, we showed the Highlander spirit, character, and heart needed to win tough games on the road and in the face of adversity. Our upperclassmen stepped up to the challenge and led this team. We need to carry this momentum into Saturday's game against a very good High Point team at home."
 
The Blue Hose struck first, scoring in the 17th minute on a right-footed effort from Mamadu Bah. The Highlanders consistently pushed high up the field, putting pressure on the hosts, but the score remained 1-0 at halftime.
 
Despite the deficit, Radford's offense was clicking in a way it has struggled to replicate most of the season. The Highlanders posted seven shots on goal in the first half alone, matching their second-best output for a full game in 2021.
 
That offensive pressure finally produced results in the 62nd minute when a Highlander was chopped down in the box and a penalty was awarded. Benavides stepped up and calmy hit his target after sending the keeper the wrong way.
 
The celebrating ended quickly when less than a minute later, Tony Martinez was shown a second yellow card and sent off with a red. The Highlanders would play down a man for the rest of the game. The gloom and doom didn't last long.
 
Mere moments later in the 65th minute, Benavides came through in the clutch again, threading a pass through multiple defenders and into the path of Patrick Siczek. Siczek then laid it off to Robinson who chipped the keeper and put Radford ahead for the first time in the match.
 
Radford's defense held strong for the final 25 minutes, preventing any truly dangerous opportunities for the Blue Hose, and secured the win.
 
KEYS STATS
  • Radford was extremely efficient on offense, putting 11 of its 14 shot attempts on frame
  • Those 11 shots on goal represented their second-most all season, behind only the 20 they tallied against Concord in the season opener
  • Joseba Incera started in goal for the eighth straight game and continued his hot streak with seven more saves
  • Benavides' goal was his fourth of the year and Robinson's goal was his first
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return home for a 7 p.m. showdown with High Point on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Cupp Stadium. Radford alum and four-time Paralympic medalist Nick Mayhugh will be at the game to meet and greet fans, as well as be recognized during halftime.
 
FOLLOW RADFORD MEN'S SOCCER
For more information on the Radford men's soccer team follow @RadfordMSOC on Twitter and Instagram or Radford Men's Soccer on Facebook.
 
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