KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Erskine College men's soccer team opened the NCCAA National Championship tournament with a 5-1 win over Dallas Baptist University on Tuesday.
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NCCAA National Championship tournament matches are all being played at the Austin-Tindall Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida.
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THE SERIES
Erskine and Dallas Baptist had never met for an official regular season contest prior to tonight.
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THE MATCH
The #4 seeded Erskine Flying Fleet connected for a pair of first half goals within just four minutes time to gain control of their opening NCCAA National tournament match. At 38:40
Ryan De Leon played a ball from
Dennis Cole to beat DBU keeper, Alexander Knepper, and push the Fleet ahead 1-0. Four minutes later
Tim Boeckstaens scored (unassisted) the first of his two goals to give the Fleet a 2-0 lead. Though the Fleet were outshot 10-6 in the opening frame, they maintained a goal advantage at the break. In the second half, the Fleet's margin only widened with goals from
Oscar Hernandez (38:13), Boeckstaens (29:52), and
Roman De Leon (16:46)
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MAN OF THE MATCH
Tim Boeckstaens found the back of the net twice for the Fleet.
WHAT THE RESULT MEANS
The Fleet move to 2-0 during their 2020-21 fall campaign.
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A win against Group C leading Campbellsville University (Ky.) tomorrow night secures the Fleet's spot in Friday's semifinal round, while a draw or loss leaves the Fleet's fall season to be determined by point differential.
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The Tigers have not yet conceded a goal in their four contests, outscoring opponents 19-0.
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WHAT'S NEXT?
The Fleet face Campbellsville University (4-0) tomorrow night in an attempt to push through to the semifinals.
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Kickoff time is set for 5:00 PM.
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