FARMVILLE, Va. – The Radford men's soccer program concluded their 2024 season with a 2-2 draw against in-state rival Longwood on Saturday afternoon.
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In the first 25 minutes of today's first half the match was set in a deadlock. Radford was able to get off three shots in that time frame, but the score would remain at 0-0. Longwood was finally able to breakthrough at the 35th minute to take a 1-0 lead into the second half.
In the second, the Highlanders were able to tie it back up after Akos Tajtyi was able to deliver a good ball to Cesar Rubio-Amaya who was able to hit a cheeky shot past the keeper in the 53rd minute to make it a 1-1 game. The duo would help the Highlanders take the lead in 59th as well after Tajtyi was able to capitalize on a great pass from Rubio-Amaya to make it a 2-1 game. However, the Lancers would respond at the 72nd minute to make it a 2-2 game. The Highlanders would continue to battle to find the goal that would put them ahead, but this one would remain 2-2 at the final whistle.
HEAD COACH BARRETT QUOTABLE
"I was really happy with how we played today. We stuck to our plan and scored 2 really nice goals. I am very proud of our team for sticking together and always playing hard throughout a tough season. We have played some really nice soccer throughout season and been so close so many times. The attitude and character of this group has been phenomenal. I want to thank our Seniors Jan, Alex, Mustaph, Collin, Mason, Cristian and Joep for all they have given to the program while they were here and wish them all the success as they go forward in life." - Chris Barrett
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