A goal by Moses Semakula of Alabama A&M in the 70th minute would prove to be the difference as the Bulldogs defeated the College of Charleston men's soccer team, 1-0, in action this afternoon in Huntsville, Ala.

The Cougars fell to 6-5 on the year, while Alabama A&M improved to 3-8-1.

Charleston dominated the first half with a 7-1 shot advantage but could not get one through the net, including one by William Moore (Mt. Pleasant, S.C.) in the 33rd minute that hit the crossbar.  The lone Bulldog shot of the half came in the ninth minute when Rogers Atugonza sailed the ball into the hands of Michael Flato (Mt. Pleasant, S.C.), who came up with one of his two saves on the afternoon.

The Cougars could only manage two shots in the second half with yet another opportunity to score halted by the crossbar as Zach Prince's (Columbia, S.C.) shot hit just high in the 66th minute.  Alabama A&M responded with the goal by Semakula just four minutes later at 69:51, which would prove to be the game-winner.

Charleston ended the game with the 9-5 shot advantage, as well as the 5-3 edge in corner kicks.  The Cougars had two saves, compared to three by the Bulldogs.  Prince led the CofC effort with four shots, while Semakula and Abraham Kassaye paced the Bulldogs with two shots apiece.

The Cougars are back in action Tuesday, Oct. 6 when they host Elon in a 6:00 p.m. match at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

                          Soccer Game Summary (Final)
                     2009 Coll. of Charleston Men's Soccer
       Coll. of Charleston vs Alabama A&M (Oct 03, 2009 at Huntsville,AL)

 Coll. of Charleston vs. Alabama A&M
 Date: Oct 03, 2009  Attendance: 230

 Goals by period       1  2  Tot
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 Coll. of Charleston.  0  0 -  0
 Alabama A&M.........  0  1 -  1
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
  1.  69:51 AAMM SEMAKULA,Moses (unassisted)

 Shots: Coll. of Charleston 9, Alabama A&M 5
 Saves: Coll. of Charleston 2 (Michael Flato 2), Alabama A&M 3
 (MUSOKE,Paul 3)