College of Charleston
Rutgers
Men?s Soccer Falls 0-1 to Rutgers
9/15/2012 1:02:00 AM | Men's Soccer
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The College of Charleston men's soccer team fell, 1-0, to Rutgers at Yurcak Field on Friday night. The Cougars outshot the Scarlet Knights and did well in possession but fell victim to a late Rutgers goal in the loss.
CofC outshot Rutgers in both periods and ended the game with a 15-11 shot advantage. In all three losses the Cougars have taken these season, CofC has outshot its opponent but been denied from scoring.
“Tonight was a difficult loss as we thought we had the better of the game,” said head coach Ralph Lundy, “but unfortunately that didn't translate into a result. We must start faster and need to capitalize on the chances we create early in the game.”
Rutgers' goal came in the 81st minute when Dimitri Vassiliadis found some space down the right side of the pitch and served a ball into the box where Kene Eze volleyed it out of the air and back towards the far post.
George Khoury (Mt. Pleasant, S.C.) paced the Cougars with four shots on the evening. The Cougars also put five shots on goal compared to three for the Scarlet Knights.
CofC stays in the North Atlantic area for a match against No. 19 Monmouth on Sunday afternoon. The Cougars and Hawks will kick off at 1 p.m. from West Long Branch, N.J.
“Sunday will be a great chance for us to improve in this area against a great Monmouth team,” said Lundy.
