August 31, 2002
Shoremen Down Bridgewater, 2-1
WC Wins EMU Soccer Classic

HARRISONBURG, VA -- The Washington College men's soccer team clinched the title at the EMU Soccer Classic and improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 2-1 victory over Bridgewater College this afternoon at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, VA. Junior forward/midfielder Geoff Foltyn (Baltimore, MD/Calvert Hall) scored what proved to be the game-winning goal at the 72:57 mark.

The Shoremen appeared to get off to an early 1-0 lead, but an apparent goal by senior midfielder Tim Buckless (Bel Air, MD/John Carroll) was disallowed. Instead, Bridgewater (1-1) got on the board first on a goal by John Williamson at 26:46. The Shoremen tied it up with just over a minute remaining in the first half when senior back Steve Yurchak (Franklinville, NJ/Delsea Regional) found senior midfielder T.J. Velykis (Franklinville, NJ/Delsea Regional) for a goal at the 43:44 mark.

Foltyn's game-winner was the only goal of the second period and came off an assist from sophomore midfielder Justin Layfield (Baltimore, MD/Calvert Hall). The goal was Foltyn's second in as many days, doubling his total from the 2001 season.

WC sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Miller (Bel Air, MD/Fallston) turned in another solid performance in goal, making five saves.

WC held a 15-14 edge in shots, while Bridgewater held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Washington finishes with a 2-0 record at the two-day pre-scheduled round robin tournament. Bridgewater wound up 0-2, while host Eastern Mennonite and McDaniel College each finished 1-1.

The Shoremen return to action a week from tomorrow with their 1:00 p.m. home opener against Randolph-Macon.

Box Score

Scoring (Assist)
26:46 BC - John Williamson (--)
43:44 WC - T.J. Velykis (Steve Yurchak)
72:57 WC - Geoff Foltyn (Justin Layfield)

Washington Saves - Ryan Miller 5 (1 GA/90:00)
Bridgewater Saves - Jon Boller 5 (2 GA/90:00)

Shots - WC 15, BC 14
Corner Kicks - BC 6, WC 1