Georgia Gwinnett College Men’s Soccer Records Second Draw of Season

 

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Scoring an early goal and surrendering a late tally resulted in a 1-1 draw for the second consecutive match in the No. 12-ranked Georgia Gwinnett College men’s soccer team’s home opener against Bryan College (Tenn.) on Tuesday night at the Grizzly Soccer Complex.

The Grizzlies (1-0-2) got off to a flying start when junior Toni Tiente used his head to deflect a pass from senior Malik Thornell for a goal in the fourth minute. It marked the first goal of the season for the reigning second NAIA All-America team selection.

Bryan, which was opening its season, threatened to score throughout the match. The visitors held a 21-to-6 edge in shots, including an 18-to-4 advantage during regulation time.

The Lions finally broke through for the tying goal in the 88th minute when a volley by Felipe Teruel from the edge of the six-yard box bounced off the crossbar and landed into the GGC net.

Tiente nearly sent the home fans happy midway through the first overtime period when a header was deflected away from the goal by Bryan goalkeeper Easton Hartman. It was his only save of the match.

Meanwhile, junior goalkeeper Matija Gligorovic made a career-high 10 saves, including six during the first half.

 

Turning Point

The Grizzlies were protecting a one-goal lead late when Bryan got a run down the right side of the pitch in the 88th minute. Felipe Teruel finished the scoring opportunity with a volley from the middle of the six-yard box in front of the GGC goal.

 

Goals

4’ – Toni Tiente, GGC (Malik Thornell)

88’ – Felipe Teruel, BC (Haaris Hussain)

 

Inside The Numbers

  • Bryan outshot GGC by a 21-to-6 margin, including a 10-2 edge in the second half
  • Junior goalkeeper Matija Gligorovic made a career-high 10 saves
  • The Lions recorded 12 corner kicks compared to just one corner kick opportunity for the Grizzlies
  • A total of 38 fouls were called in the 110 minutes of action

 

News & Notes

  • GGC stands 1-0-2 on the season, while Bryan opened the 2019 campaign Tuesday
  • Georgia Gwinnett College was ranked No. 12 in the NAIA preseason poll
  • Bryan leads the series 2-1-2
  • The Grizzlies are 6-0-2 all-time in home openers

 

Up Next

Georgia Gwinnett College hosts the Labor Day Classic, with matches against SCAD Savannah on Saturday, Aug. 31, and Thomas University (Ga.) on Monday, Sept. 2. Both matches are scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.