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Men's Soccer-Georg Wissler
0
Dalton State (GA) DALTON S (11-5-3, 0-4-0)
3
Winner Faulkner (AL) FAULKNER (17-2-0, 1-0-0)
Dalton State (GA) DALTON S
(11-5-3, 0-4-0)
0
Final
3
Faulkner (AL) FAULKNER
(17-2-0, 1-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Dalton State (GA) DALTON S 0 0 0
Faulkner (AL) FAULKNER 1 2 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Erik Simpson, Sports Information Director

Roadrunners Fall to #4 Faulkner (Ala.) in SSAC Tournament


MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Dalton State saw its conference championship run come to an end Thursday, falling 3-0 to #4 Faulkner (Ala.) in the semifinals of the Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex in Montgomery, Ala. The Roadrunners generated six of their eight shots after halftime but could not overcome an early deficit against the Eagles.
 
FIRST HALF
Faulkner struck first in the 10th minute when Pepé Riofrio scored off assists from Asaph Silveira and Angel Ugwumba, giving the Eagles a 1-0 advantage.
 
Dalton State produced its first scoring opportunity in the 18th minute, but Georg Wissler's attempt went wide. The Roadrunners threatened again in the 33rd minute when Bruno Conto placed a shot on goal, forcing Faulkner goalkeeper Andre Ferreira to make the save.
 
Faulkner nearly doubled its advantage in the 32nd minute when Leo Freire struck the crossbar, but the Roadrunner defense kept the match at 1-0 entering halftime. The Eagles held a 5-2 advantage in shots during the opening period, while Dalton State goalkeeper Bernardo Manzano was not required to record a save.
 
SECOND HALF
Dalton State increased its attacking pressure after the break, earning three corner kicks and attempting six shots in the second half. Jake Coltart sent an attempt high in the 58th minute before David Saldana had a shot blocked in the 68th minute.
 
Faulkner extended its lead at the 68:38 mark when Bernardo Juca scored off an assist from Freire. Less than seven minutes later, Konsti Witte converted a pass from Julio Cesar to put the Eagles ahead 3-0.
 
The Roadrunners continued to push forward despite the deficit. Saldana forced Ferreira into a save in the 85th minute, and Dalton State generated two final opportunities at the 90-minute mark. Ferreira stopped Conto's effort before Jack Kuspert sent the final attempt high.
 
By The Numbers
  • 8: Total shots by Dalton State, including six in the second half.
  • 3: Shots on goal for the Roadrunners, with Bruno Conto accounting for two.
  • 4: Corner kicks earned by Dalton State, matching Faulkner's total.
  • 3: Saves recorded by Dalton State goalkeeper Bernardo Manzano.
  • 2: Shots attempted by David Saldana, including one on goal.
UP NEXT
Dalton State now waits on a bid to the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship that begins November 19 at campus sites. The selection show announcing the field will be Friday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. (CT) on the NAIA YouTube channel.
 
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