BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Brian Urioste scored the game's only goal and
Campbell defeated Appalachian State 1-0 in men's soccer action
Saturday night at the Eakes Athletic Complex.
Unbeaten in its last three matches (2-0-1), Campbell improved to
2-2-3 on the year. Appalachian dropped to 3-2-2 and saw its
two-match win streak halted.
Justin Smith began what proved to be the winning sequence when he
rolled a pass to Mitchell Cardenas, whose back heel freed Urioste
at the top of the area. The junior from Bethesda, Md., cut back
and curled a left-footed shot from about 15 yards into the upper
left corner of the net.
Appalachian's best chance for an equalizer came in the 85th minute
when Nate Latigue broke free down the right flank, but Camel
defender Aleksi Tossavainen slid to clear the ball out of danger
for a corner kick.
In the final minute, Appalachian's Ryan Duffy rose for a long
throw-in, but his header sailed well over Ryan Amons' cross
bar.
Campbell finished with a 9-8 edge in shots, 4-2 in shots on goal.
Amons made two saves, both in the first half, for his second career
shutout. Danny Free had three stops in the Appalachian nets.
Both teams had chances in a scoreless first half.
In the 28th minute, Appalachian's Steven Sassano played a pass down
the right flank to Antonio Harley, but Camel keeper Ryan Amons
charged off the line to clear a shot for a corner kick.
Just a minute later, Khalil Johnson was pulled down just outside
the Appalachian area by Ryan Duffy, who was booked for the foul.
Mitchell Cardenas' ensuing free kick, however, struck the right
side of the Mountaineer wall.
After 30 minutes, Sean Dreybus' half-volley sailed just high over
Amons cross bar.
In the 40th minute, Franz headed Cardenas' serve on goal, but
Appalachian keeper Danny Free didn't have to move for the save.
A post-match fireworks display followed the Family Weekend match.
The Camels improved to 21-8 all-time in contests played during the
traditional Parents' Day/Family Weekend celebration.
Campbell returns to action Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in its Atlantic
Sun Conference opener at East Tennessee State.
