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Early second half goal lifts Randolph-Macon over VWC
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph-Macon (2-6-2, 2-3 ODAC) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Va. Wesleyan (3-6-1, 2-3 ODAC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scoring Summary | |
|---|---|
| 2nd - 46:40 | Andrew Oakes (Randolph-Macon) |
| Randolph-Macon | Va. Wesleyan |
|---|---|
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G:
Andrew Oakes - 1
A: N/A Sh: Andrew Oakes - 4 Sv: Chris Lowe - 3 |
G:
N/A
A: N/A Sh: Blake Eshelman - 3 Sv: Connor Kirkham - 1 |
| TEAM STATISTICS | Randolph-Macon | Va. Wesleyan |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 6 (2) | 13 (3) |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
VIRGINIA BEACH -- A chance to move closer to the .500 mark for Virginia Wesleyan College's men's soccer team took a hit Monday on Foster Field at the Trinder Center.
Randolph-Macon College's Andrew Oakes (Fredericksburg/Courtland) found himself free of the Marlin defense and connected for a score on a shot from 10 yards out on the right to give the Yellow Jackets at 1-0 lead just 1:40 into the second half.
Despite a stepped up effort by the Marlins following the score, the 1-0 lead held up for Randolph-Macon (2-6-2, 2-3) to the final horn.
Virginia Wesleyan (3-6-1, 2-3) dominated possession in the second half and produced several scoring opportunities, but could not hit. Two one-on-one shots with the goalie just missed, with the first a few inches too high and the second inches too wide. The frustration continued later in the half for the Marlins when no one was in position to finish off a cross from the left across the front of the goal.
Virginia Wesleyan finished with a 13-6 advantage in shots and a 6-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Rookie goalie Connor Kirkham (Centreville/Chantilly Westfield) finished with one save for VWC and Chris Lowe (Rome, Ga./Darlington School) recorded three for R-MC.
Virginia Wesleyan returns to action again on Wednesday, Oct. 3, hosting the University of Mary Washington in a non-conference game beginning at 7 p.m.
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