GREENSBURG, Pa. – The Concord University men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw on the road against Seton Hill in a non-conference contest at Dick's Sporting Goods Field Wednesday afternoon.
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Despite a late surge, Concord (3-1-2) was only able to settle for a tie in the end.
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Seton Hill (2-2-2) opened the scoring with a 43rd minute goal off a corner kick.
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The Mountain Lions scrapped hard in the second half, finally breaking through with an 85th minute equalizer. Freshman midfielder
Josiah Ochoa netted his first Concord goal as fellow freshman midfielder
Mario Bedford provided the assist.
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With all the momentum now on CU's side, the Maroon and Gray had three great looks at goal in the final four minutes. Junior forward
Stephane Shongo had a shot blocked down in the 86
th minute. Graduate midfielder
Raheem Baptiste sent a shot high in the 87
th minute, and Ochoa's attempt just before the final buzzer was wide of the target.
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The match was very physical as it featured eight yellow cards, five from Seton Hill and three from Concord.
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Ochoa led the way for CU with four shots and the lone goal.
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After an evenly-played first half, the Mountain Lions owned the run of play in the second half, taking nine shot while holding SHU without a shot after halftime.
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Concord hits the road for an MEC matchup with Salem this Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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