W&M Men’s Soccer Defeats Marshall, 4-1

Three Tribe Players Each Score Goal and Assist in the Win

09/19/03 8:00PM

HUNTINGTON, WV - William and Mary’s men’s soccer team scored three goals in the first 12 minutes, defeating host Marshall University, 4-1, today at Sam Hood Field. The win improves the Tribe’s record to 4-2, while the Thundering Herd drops to 1-5.

Sophomore forward Andreas Nydal (McLean, VA) opened the attack for W&M, scoring just 5:17 into the game on an assist from sophomore forward Patrick Scherder (Vienna, VA). Just 62 seconds later, senior midfielder Graham Albert (Williamsburg, VA) gave the Tribe a 2-0 lead with his third goal of the year, off of passes from senior midfielder Phil Hucles (Virginia Beach, VA) and Nydal. Scherder scored a goal of his own in the 12th minute on a pass from Albert. Marshall got on the board with a goal by Firas Al-Samarraie in the 28th minute. W&M rookie forward Jarrett Thomas (McLean, VA) came off the bench to score in the 76th minute on an assist from Hucles for the final 4-1 margin.

Tribe freshman goalkeeper Kris Rake (Flower Mound, TX) made three saves in the game, lowering his goals against average to 1.74 this season. Marshall keeper Joe Nebel started the game, but was lifted in the 28th minute after allowing three goals and making four saves. He was replaced by Chris McKinney who played the final 62:08, making seven saves and allowing one goal. W&M outshot the Herd, 25-7 and held a 9-4 advantage in corner kicks.

The Tribe returns to action on Wednesday, September 24 on the road against Virginia at 7:00 PM.

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