Tuesday, September 25
Clinton, S.C.
7 P.M.
Mercer University
5-2-2
3
at
2
Presbyterian
0-8-0
1
2
F
Mercer
1
2
3
Presbyterian
0
2
2
Team Stats
MER
PC
Goals
3
2
Shots
8
14
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
5
3
Corners
6
5
Fouls
15
11
Scoring Plays
Josh Harrison (1)
Assisted By: Roberto Arteaga , Ramario Thompson
free kick, headed back across goal and f
16:10
Leo Toledo Jr. (2)
Assisted By: Trevor Martineau , Josh Harrison
cross from left side, off chest, one tim
70:11
VANNIER, Clement (2)
Assisted By: ABELL, Harry
cross from right side, headed side netti
71:15
PINTO, Sergio (1)
Assisted By: BARBARA, Jordan
header
73:30
Trevor Martineau (3)
Assisted By: Leo Toledo Jr.
header off corner
80:52
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
Photo by: Judy Stapleton
Bears Claim Wild Finish in Clinton
9/25/2018 9:43:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Mercer notches fifth road win of the season
CLINTON, S.C. – Mercer clawed out of Clinton, S.C. with a 3-2 victory over Presbyterian to improve to 5-2-2 on the season and 5-0-0 in true road contests. The match featured four goals in the final 20 minutes of action, with Mercer scoring the final goal in the 81st minute to break the tie.
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STAT OF THE MATCH
Four goals in the final 20 minutes of action proved to lead to a wild finish at Martin Stadium. Mercer scored in the 71st and 81st minute, while Presbyterian notched goals in the 72nd and 74th minute of play. Mercer's strike in the 81st wound up being the game-winning tally, despite being outshot 14-8.
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MAN OF THE MATCH
Tonight's victory featured a three-way tie for man of the match honors. Harrison, Toledo Jr. and Martineau each finished with three points, scoring one goal and dishing out one assist apiece.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Mercer scored on its first shot of the match as Josh Harrison found the back of the net for the first time this season. Harrison's goal was set up by the SoCon leader in assists, Roberto Arteaga, and Ramario Thompson. Arteaga delivered the set piece into the far right side of the box where Thompson elevated above the defenders to head it far post. Harrison was there to clean up the play with a soft flick into the back of the net for the 1-0 advantage.
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The Bears carried the one-goal lead into the locker room, later doubling the advantage in the 71st minute of play. Mercer received its second goal from Toledo Jr., his second tally of the season. Harrison sent the ball into the box where Martineau batted the pass down with his chest, right toward the foot of Toledo Jr. The redshirt-sophomore rifled a shot on frame, past the keeper for the 2-0 Bears' advantage.
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The Blue Hose scored two goals in the next three minutes to even the match at two apiece as Clement Vannier and Sergio Pinto found the back of the net.
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With a potential for overtime lurking, Martineau found the back of the net in the 81st minute, his third goal of the season and first since the opening weekend. The true freshman's strike came off a corner kick with Toledo Jr. delivering the ball into the box. Martineau rose up to the occasion and laced a header into the far side of the net, away from the outstretched arms of Jan Hoffelner for the 3-2 victory.
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NOTABLES
RECORDS UPDATE
NEXT MATCH
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Men's Soccer, please follow the Bears on social media at @Mercer_MSoccer (Twitter), MercerMSoccer (Instagram) and /MercerMSoccer (Facebook) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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STAT OF THE MATCH
Four goals in the final 20 minutes of action proved to lead to a wild finish at Martin Stadium. Mercer scored in the 71st and 81st minute, while Presbyterian notched goals in the 72nd and 74th minute of play. Mercer's strike in the 81st wound up being the game-winning tally, despite being outshot 14-8.
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MAN OF THE MATCH
Tonight's victory featured a three-way tie for man of the match honors. Harrison, Toledo Jr. and Martineau each finished with three points, scoring one goal and dishing out one assist apiece.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Mercer scored on its first shot of the match as Josh Harrison found the back of the net for the first time this season. Harrison's goal was set up by the SoCon leader in assists, Roberto Arteaga, and Ramario Thompson. Arteaga delivered the set piece into the far right side of the box where Thompson elevated above the defenders to head it far post. Harrison was there to clean up the play with a soft flick into the back of the net for the 1-0 advantage.
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The Bears carried the one-goal lead into the locker room, later doubling the advantage in the 71st minute of play. Mercer received its second goal from Toledo Jr., his second tally of the season. Harrison sent the ball into the box where Martineau batted the pass down with his chest, right toward the foot of Toledo Jr. The redshirt-sophomore rifled a shot on frame, past the keeper for the 2-0 Bears' advantage.
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The Blue Hose scored two goals in the next three minutes to even the match at two apiece as Clement Vannier and Sergio Pinto found the back of the net.
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With a potential for overtime lurking, Martineau found the back of the net in the 81st minute, his third goal of the season and first since the opening weekend. The true freshman's strike came off a corner kick with Toledo Jr. delivering the ball into the box. Martineau rose up to the occasion and laced a header into the far side of the net, away from the outstretched arms of Jan Hoffelner for the 3-2 victory.
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NOTABLES
- Mercer improves to 5-2 all-time against Presbyterian, including 3-2 all-time when playing in Clinton, S.C.
- With the win tonight, Mercer snapped a four-match winless streak in which the Bears held an 0-2-2 record.
- Mercer notched its fifth road win of the season, eclipsing last year's mark of four. The Bears have secured five road wins in four of the last five seasons.
- The Blue Hose outshot Mercer 14-8, including 7-6 in shots on goal.
- JR DeRose secured five saves for the third time this season, including his second consecutive match.
- Roberto Arteaga collected his SoCon-leading sixth assist, becoming Mercer's first double-digit point getter this season with 10.
RECORDS UPDATE
- Mercer: 5-2-2
- Presbyterian: 0-8-0
NEXT MATCH
- Mercer vs. Georgia Southern on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at Betts Stadium in Macon, Ga.
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Men's Soccer, please follow the Bears on social media at @Mercer_MSoccer (Twitter), MercerMSoccer (Instagram) and /MercerMSoccer (Facebook) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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