ERIE, Pa. – Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) scored the game-winning goal in the 73rd minute as the Gannon men's soccer team advanced in the PSAC Tournament with a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Shepherd on Sunday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium.
The Golden Knights improved to 12-3-3 overall and moved on to Wednesday's PSAC semifinals.
Gannon opened the scoring in the 33rd minute when Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) found the back of the net for his ninth goal of the season, giving the Golden Knights a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Shepherd answered almost immediately after the break. Josue Guzman scored at 47:11 to even the match at 1-1.
Gannon continued to apply pressure throughout the second half, eventually breaking through at 72:01. Hyde scored his team-leading 15th goal of the season to restore the Golden Knights' lead and provide the eventual game-winner.
The Golden Knights finished with a 19-11 advantage in shots, including a 14-8 edge during the second half. Gannon put nine attempts on goal compared to four for Shepherd.
Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) made three saves in goal to earn the victory.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 2, Shepherd 1
Records: Gannon 12-3-3, Shepherd 9-5-3
Location: McConnell Family Stadium | Erie, Pa.
Attendance: 72
Shots: Gannon 19, Shepherd 11
Shots on Goal: Gannon 9, Shepherd 4
Corner Kicks: Gannon 4, Shepherd 4
THE KNIGHT CAP
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Moving On: Gannon advanced to the PSAC semifinals with Sunday's 2-1 victory.
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Hyde Delivers Again: Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) scored the game-winner in the 73rd minute for his team-leading 15th goal of the season.
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Lauvstad Opens the Scoring: Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) gave Gannon a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute with his ninth goal of the season.
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Second-Half Pressure: The Golden Knights produced 14 shots after halftime and finished with a 19-11 advantage overall.
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Nine on Target: Gannon placed nine of its 19 shots on goal.
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Hyde Active in Attack: Hyde led Gannon with six shots, including two on goal.
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Bodurov Creates Chances: Ryko Bodurov (Columbus, Ohio/Olentangy Berlin) recorded five shots and put one on frame.
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Capurro Earns the Win: Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) made three saves while allowing one goal over 90 minutes.
- Home Postseason Victory: The Golden Knights opened their PSAC Tournament run with a victory at McConnell Family Stadium.
UP NEXT
Gannon advances to the PSAC semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 4, when the Golden Knights host Seton Hill at McConnell Family Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
