Cobras Compete for 1-1 draw with Trojans during Conference Play Saturday Night.

ANDERSON (S.C.) - Coker's Men's Soccer Team competes for a draw with Anderson in South Atlantic Conference play on Saturday (Oct. 8th)

Both teams were scoreless for the first 30 minutes of play, before Anderson would score first from a penalty kick, putting the Trojans up by 1. The teams continued play for the remainder of the half, neither scoring but looking for their next goal. The Cobras started off the second half strong offensively and were able to draw a penalty. Although missing it, they were given a second chance and were able to tie up the match at 60 minutes. The teams would remain in a 1-1 tie until the final whistle. 

Coker outshot Anderson 18-6 in the contest, led by Tony Barry with 4, and 3 each from Gustavo Palmieri and Ché Richards. Celestin Blondel, Frederic Benedix, Colin Serredszum, Nikola Sotra, and Luca Leonini also recorded shots for the Cobras. The Cobras also outworked the Trojans on corner kicks, taking 5 out of the 9. Rump had 3 saves in the goal. 

The Cobras (12-7-2, 5-6 SAC) will return to the pitch on Wednesday (Oct. 12th) against Lenior-Rhyne (10-6-1, 7-3-1 SAC) in South Atlantic Conference Play. Kick-off is set for 7:00 P.M. in Hartsville S.C., with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.