Men's Soccer | September 28, 2024

Boxscore LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Clayton State University men's soccer team played No. 21 Georgia Gwinnett College at the Grizzly Soccer Complex on Saturday.  The Lakers pulled out a 3-1 victory. 
 
The two teams played a possession game in the majority of the first half, but each team saw chances in the first 10 minutes.  Alex Rodriguez attempted a shot for the Lakers.  Clayton State scored a pair of goals in a matter of a few minutes. In the 28^th minute, off a corner from Camilo Velez, Othmane Chagour scored his first goal of the season and made the score, 1-0.  A couple of minutes later, off a pass from Velez, Rodriguez finished for the goal and made the score, 2-0. 
 
That proved to be only offense of the match as Clayton State led GGC, 2-0 at the half. 
 
Halftime: Clayton State 2, Georgia Gwinnett 0
 
The Grizzlies notched the second half's first goal in the 47^th minute which made the score, 2-1.  The majority of the second half proved to be a possession battle in which neither team had many opportunities to score.  However, the Lakers added to their lead in the 75^th minute.  After a Grizzly foul in the box, Rodriguez sent in his penalty shot into the back of the net for a goal.  The score moved to 3-1. 
 
The Lakers ended up taking down Georgia Gwinnett, 3-1, in Lawrenceville. 
 
QUICK HITS

• Rodriguez scored a pair of goals while Chagour notched the other goal. 
• Mauricio Uribe made three saves and conceded a goal. 
• The Lakers outshot the Grizzlies, 7-5.
• The Lakers attempted three corners. 

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers (3-2-2) travel to Dahlonega as they face the University of North Georgia on Wednesday, October 2^nd at 5 p.m.
 
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