BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Bryan Miralrio scored two goals for the Seahawks, as The Fighting Camels fell to UNCW, 2-1, in the regular season finale Wednesday night at Eakes Athletics Complex.
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The contest was a continuation of the previous matchup on September 6 that was postponed due to inclement weather. The teams began the night by finishing the final 16 minutes of the first half before resuming as normal.
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Miralrio's goals each put UNCW ahead, opening the scoring in the 52
nd minute before notching the game-winner in the 83
rd minute. He scored each goal after Campbell was unable to clear the danger from the six-yard box.
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Evans Dapaah tied the game in the 71
st minute on a brilliant volley from outside the box.
Lilian Fichelle sent a free kick into the box, and UNCW mustered only a half-clearance because of a challenge from
Jake Roberts. Dapaah came in and connected with his right foot just outside the 18-yard box and fired the ball into the top right corner.
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Seven yellow cards were shown, all in the second half. UNCW was shown three and Campbell four. Each team was called for 16 fouls.
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The result locked UNCW into the final playoff spot in the CAA South Division, along with Campbell and Elon. UNCW faces Charleston and Elon takes on William & Mary this Saturday, and the results of those matches will determine the seeding. Campbell still sits in first place with 14 points, while Elon and UNCW each have 12.
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The Camels await the results of Saturday's matches to determine their seeding in the CAA Tournament. All three seeds are still available to CU. A two or three seed for Campbell sees them play on Thursday, and Sunday action if they are the one-seed.
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