Posted: Nov 04, 2007
Leandro Pereira scored the opener and the match-winner, while midfielder Nelson Pizarro earned tournament MVP honors.
Pereira took advantage of a ball bouncing in the penalty area in the 41st minute and guided his shot to the lower right corner to give LMU a 1-nil halftime advantage.
Tusculum's Bruno Conceicão scored the equalizer in the 57th minute, as LMU goalkeeper Brent Cole was unable to punch the ball out of his area and Conceicão dribbled around him to tie the match.
Pereira's match-winner came from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute. The Railsplitters earned the spot kick as Pereira's attempt at a bicycle kick hit a TC defender in the hand. Pereira put the ball low to the left to give LMU the 2-1 lead.
Tusculum continued to apply pressure on the Railsplitters, but Cole made five saves to hold the Pioneers at bay.
Leonardo de Barros sealed the win with 24 seconds remaining, as he dribbled the ball across the goal line following a breakaway.
The Railsplitters outshot the Pioneers, 17-12, with eight shots on goal. TC's Lance Moore made five saves in the match.
Tusculum now waits to learn its NCAA postseason fate when the Division II Tournament bracket is released Monday.
- SAC -
Date: Nov 04, 2007 Attendance: 150
Weather: Sunny, Light Breeze, Upper 60s.
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Tusculum............ 0 1 - 1
Lincoln Memorial.... 1 2 - 3
SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 40:11 LMUM Leandro Pereira (21) (unassisted) - Off a rebounded cross that bounced off a defender.
2. 56:56 TCM Bruno Conceicao (20) (unassisted)
3. 72:39 LMUM Leandro Pereira Penalty kick
4. 89:36 LMUM Leonardo de Barros (8) (unassisted) - Got by the keeper.
Shots: Tusculum 12, Lincoln Memorial 17
Saves: Tusculum 5 (Lance Moore 5), Lincoln Memorial 5 (Brent Cole 5)
