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Men's soccer falls 1-0 at Gwinnett

LEBANON, Tenn. – Herb Sevilla scored less than two minutes into the second half and 25th-ranked Georgia Gwinnett held off Cumberland, 1-0, in men’s soccer action Saturday night in Lawrenceville, Ga.

The Phoenix (1-4-2) and Grizzlies (4-4-1) each took nine shots, with three of Cumberland’s attempts saved by GGC goalkeeper Matija Gligorovic. CU outshot Gwinnett, 5-1, in the second half after falling behind.

Sevilla netted his first goal of the season on assists from Sagi Hirsch and Toni Tiente at the 46:20 mark. The very physical match included 27 total fouls and five yellow cards.

Cumberland hosts Life University to open Mid-South Conference play this Wednesday at 3 p.m. in a make-up of a September 23 match that was rained out.

 

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