The Piedmont University men’s soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against the Berry Vikings late Wednesday night. The Lions were first to strike but remained pinned back in their own defensive third after having to play a man down.
Freshman Nathan Jacome opened the scoring in the 24th minute, capping the opportunity in the bottom right corner. He connected with a beautifully served ball from Jason Aussin For his second goal in three games.
The momentum flipped near the 30-minute mark as Berry began applying pressure to the Lions back line. The team did its best to hang on but a Vikings header in the 43rd minute found the back of the net, leveling the game just before half time.
Out of half, reigning CCS Rookie of the Week DAVIS KNIGHT received his second yellow card, forcing the Lions to play a man down for the remainder of the game.
Berry got their best look in the 75th minute with a point blank look on keeper BOBBY WOOD off a cross that Wood turned away. Piedmont had a similar look just after that the Vikings keeper turned away as well.
As the rainfall increased, the game came to a close at a 1-1 draw.
Up next, Piedmont continues their home stand against Johnson & Wales on Sunday, September 10.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
– Nathan Jacome scored his second goal of the season.
– Bobby Wood made 8 saves for the Lions.
– Berry out shot Piedmont 20-8.
– The Vikings had 13 corners to the Lions 5.
