BANNER ELK, N.C. – No. 13 Lees-McRae men's soccer and Young Harris battled as the two Conference Carolinas favorites this afternoon as the Mountain Lions came out with the 2-1 win on Tate Field.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Young Harris – 2, No. 13 Lees-McRae – 1
LOCATION: Tate Field -- Banner Elk, North Carolina
RECORDS: Young Harris (12-2-3/12-1-0); Lees-McRae (13-1-3/9-1-3)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- James Rump and Andrea Marrazzo had early chances for the Bobcats in the first half but Young Harris goalkeeper Tommaso Morsoletto made both saves.
- Young Harris converted on its first shot on goal in the first half with a goal from Daniel Osorno in the 26th minute. The Mountain Lions held the 1-0 lead over the Bobcats at the halftime break.
- Lees-McRae held the majority of the possession and had offensive pressure on the Mountain Lions throughout the second half.
- Conor O'Gorman finally got the Bobcats on the board after sustained pressure with a goal in the 84th minute. James Rump recorded the assist.
- Young Harris rallied with a goal in the 86th minute via Fredrik Berge and held off the Bobcats for the 2-1 win on Tate Field.
UP NEXT:
Lees-McRae earned the No. 2 seed in the Conference Carolinas Men's Soccer Championship and will host the winner of No. 7 North Greenville/No. 10 Southern Wesleyan next Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
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