GREENSBORO, N.C. - After two goals in the first half, Guilford and Randolph-Macon's defenses turned it up, leading to a 1-1 draw.
The Basics
Score: Randolph-Macon 1, Guilford 1
Venue: Greensboro, N.C. // Guilford College // Armfield Athletic Center
Records: Randolph-Macon (7-2-3, 1-1-2 ODAC); Guilford (3-8-2, 0-3-1 ODAC)
How it Happened
- Six minutes into the match, Davian Jackson (Newport News, Va./Mechville) had the first potential scoring opportunity with a shot but it was blocked by a Guilford defender. Eight minutes later, the Yellow Jackets opened the scoring on a shot from Charis Tchatat (Doula, Cameroon/Albert Einstein) that found the back of the net, finishing a pass from Damien Jackson (Newport News, Va./ Menchville) to gain a 1-0 lead.
- The Quakers recorded two shots with one on frame that tested Ethan Chenoweth (Newport News, Va./Warwick) while in search of the equalizer in the 23rd and 25th minutes. In the 31st minute of the match, GC was awarded a penalty kick, where Chris Hercules capitalized on and found the equalizing goal the Quakers were looking for. Guilford keeper Ildis Vital-Petzal made two saves on shots from Zach Richards (Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown) and Damien Jackson to close out the half, keeping the match level at 1-1.
- The second half quickly became a defensive battle with the Yellow Jackets only recording three shots during the half from Tyler Oakes (Nottingham, England/Toothill School), Barrett Wilson (Lexington, S.C./Lexington) and Bryce Kuberek (King George, Va./King George). The midfield and backline of RMC only allowed four shots from the Quakers, which all came in the final 15 minutes of the match, resulting in a 1-1 draw in the match.
Inside the Numbers
- RMC outshot GC 10-8 overall and held a 4-3 advantage in shots on frame.
- The Yellow Jackets held a 4-1 edge over the Quakers in corner kicks.
- Tchatat recorded his first points of the season and his first goal of the season.
- Damien Jackson recorded RMC's only assist of the night.
- Richards, Damien Jackson, Woods and Oakes recorded the Yellow Jackets' four shots on goal.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon heads on the road once again for a match in Lexington, Va., against Washington and Lee at 7:00 p.m.
