GAFFNEY, S.C. - Looking to advance to the NCAA Division II Super Region 2 Finals for the second-consecutive season on Thursday afternoon, the fourth-seeded Barry University gave up an early goal to host and top-seeded Limestone University in a 2-1 season-ending setback.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final:Â No. 14 Limestone 2, No. 15 Barry 1
Records: Barry (13-5-1), Limestone (16-2-2)
All-Time Series:Â Barry trails 1-0
HOW IT HAPPENED:Â
- Limestone placed a long ball ahead of the Barry defense in the 12th minute which allowed Mark Radoki to put the Saints ahead early 1-0.
- The Bucs fired two shots on target during the first half, with both being saved by Limestone's keeper to keep the score 1-0 at halftime.
- Looking to knot the score early in the second half, Barry took three quality shots in the opening five minutes with two being blocked and one being saved.
- Simon Zahalka picked up the rebound of his teammate's shot attempt in the 80th minute and put the ball into the goal to extend Limestone's lead to 2-0.
- Scott Neil got Barry on the scoreboard in the 86th minute to make it 2-1.
- Barry took three corner kicks in the final two minutes but were unable to capitalize to create the final score.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Neil's goal was his third of the season, all coming in Barry's final six games of the season.
- Rafael Furlani stopped four shots while allowing two goals.
- Barry took 10 shots with five on target, while Limestone tallied 15 with six on goal.
- Barry held a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks.
- Barry received four cautions and one ejection while Limestone earned one caution.
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