GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The Greensboro College men's soccer defeated the Tornados of Brevard College on senior day Saturday, 3-1
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The Pride struck first in the 19
th minute when
Jared Heller placed the ball in the upper right corner of the goal off an assist from
Darli Mihindou.
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The two teams then played to a scoreless draw until the 62
nd minute when Gerardo Perazza placed a corner kick to the head of
Cole Watkins, who put it in the back of the net for his third goal of the season.
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With Greensboro clinging to a two-goal lead, the Tornados cut the Pride's advantage in half by scoring a goal immediately following the second Pride goal.
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However, Greensboro refused to let the Tornado's lone goal be the last of the contest.
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Jordy Briceno tacked on the third and final Pride goal after placing a slotted ball from
Jared Heller past the Brevard keeper.
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Brevard then began to push numbers forward, but the Pride was able to secure the two-goal victory.Â
Jaime Payamps recorded the victory in goal for the Pride, while fellow senior Caelan Kohnut recorded one save in 45 minutes of action.
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"It was good to get a win at home on Senior Day," Head Coach
Tony Falvino said. "I want to thank all of the seniors for their service to Greensboro College and the men's soccer program.
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"We have to move on quickly from an emotional game today and focus on Piedmont tomorrow."
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The Greensboro College men's soccer team will return to action at 4 p.m. Sunday when they host the Lions of Piedmont College. For more information on Greensboro College men's soccer, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.
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