Paul Quinn College vs. Sterling Men’s Soccer: A Thrilling Draw in Dallas
On September 2, 2024, Sterling College and Paul Quinn College faced off in a fiercely contested men’s soccer match in Dallas, Texas. The game ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams showing resilience and determination.
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Sterling () | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Paul Quinn () | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Team Stats
Sterling
Game Statistics | Sterling | Paul Quinn |
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Shots (on goal) | 22 (10) | 13 (5) |
Saves | 5 | 7 |
Fouls | 16 | 18 |
Corner Kicks | 4 | 3 |
Offsides | 0 | 0 |
First Half: Sterling Takes the Lead
Sterling struck first with a goal from forward Matt Dale at the 21:18 mark, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Paul Quinn. Dale's solo effort gave Sterling a 1-0 lead. Despite Paul Quinn's attempts to equalize, the first half ended with Sterling holding the advantage.
Second Half: Paul Quinn Fights Back
Paul Quinn came out strong in the second half. At 45:50, Charlie Fisher brought the home team level with a well-taken goal, firing past Sterling's goalkeeper Marcelo Fuentes. The momentum shifted back to Sterling in the 75th minute when Floyd Ransom found the back of the net, putting his team ahead again.
However, Paul Quinn wasn't done yet. Three minutes later, Juan Mendoza scored to level the match at 2-2. Both teams had chances to score a win, but strong goalkeeping from Sterling's Fuentes and Paul Quinn's Jose Martinez kept the scoreline unchanged.
Statistics and Performance
Sterling outshot Paul Quinn 22 to 13, with 10 of their shots on target. Despite being outshot, Paul Quinn made their attempts count, with 5 of their 13 shots on goal. Both goalkeepers were busy, with Fuentes making 7 saves for Sterling and Martinez doing the same for Paul Quinn.
Sterling had the edge in corner kicks, with 4 to Paul Quinn's 3, while Paul Quinn committed more fouls, totaling 18 to Sterling's 16. The match was intense, with yellow cards issued to both teams, highlighting the game's physical nature.