The Basics
Score: MidAmerica Nazarene 0 – Dalton State 0
Record: MNU (1-1-1), Dalton State (3-1-1)
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga. – Grizzly Soccer Complex

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – MNU battled Dalton State to a scoreless draw on Saturday, as the Pioneers turned in a strong defensive performance against the Roadrunners.

Neither side was able to generate much separation in an evenly played match. Both teams finished with six shots, while Dalton State put four attempts on goal compared to one for MNU. The Pioneers earned four corner kicks, all in the second half.

MNU's best chance of the first half came in the 34th minute when Lenin Flores put an attempt on frame, but Dalton State goalkeeper Bernardo Manzano made the save. Ferdi Hagen followed with a blocked shot two minutes later.

The Pioneer defense kept Dalton State off the board throughout the afternoon, and goalkeeper Lennart Fischer made four saves to record the shutout. Fischer stopped two shots in each half, including a late effort from Kai Reading in the 79th minute.

MNU generated late pressure with consecutive corner kicks from Amaro Piaggio and Elyes Ellouz in the 85th and 86th minutes, but the Pioneers were unable to find the deciding goal.

The match was physical throughout, with the teams combining for 33 fouls. MNU was whistled for 19 fouls and received three yellow cards, while Dalton State committed 14 fouls and received two cautions.

Individual Leaders
Lennart Fischer: 4 saves, shutout
Lenin Flores: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Elyes Ellouz: 2 shots
Ferdi Hagen: 1 shot
Pedro Vian: 1 shot
Paul Vingtrois: 1 shot

Up Next
The next match is Monday at #2 Georgia Gwinnett at 10:00 central.