AIKEN, S.C. – The USCA men's soccer team recorded a 2-1 victory over Lander Wednesday evening on Senior Day.
The Pacers are now 4-8-1 on the year, including 3-7-1 against PBC foes.
Head coach
Nick Sakiewicz's squad jumped on top with a goal in the 16
th minute of action.
Daniel Dalehaug flicked a pass to
Carlos Colomer, who rocketed a shot to the top right of the goal past the keeper for a 1-0 advantage. USCA nearly made it 2-0 minutes later. In the 18
th minute of play,
Melvin Maboungou received a pass at the top of the box on a breakaway. He launched a shot past a charging goalkeeper, but the ball missed just wide of the post.
At the 35:15 mark, the Pacers made a tremendous play that resulted in
Riad Zitouni blasting an attempt past the keeper for a 2-0 advantage. Colomer and Maboungou were each credited with assists on the play as USCA led by a 2-0 margin at the break.
The Pacers opened the second stanza with Colomer posting a shot just 56 seconds in, but the shot was blocked.
After a save by
Sean Simoncelli in the 52
nd minute, Sakiewicz's team got into the offensive third quickly. Colomer's shot on goal was saved. USCA had a pair of attempts by Maboungou, but he was unable to find the back of the net on either shot.
Lander made it 2-1 in the 66
th minute of play.
Maboungou garnered a shot moments later. At the 86:05 mark,
Emilio Roman accounted for a shot on goal. Leading 2-1 in the waning seconds, Colomer nearly made it a two-goal advantage. However, his tremendous attempt hit the post.
For the match, Simoncelli played all 90 minutes and had four saves. Colomer and Zitouni tallied goals while Colomer, Dalehaug and Maboungou registered assists.
USCA had 17 shots, including seven on goal. The team accounted for four corner kicks.
The Pacers return to action Saturday when they play at Georgia Southwestern at 5 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.
