Scoring two goals in the final 64 seconds, Bluefield College rallied to give the No. 8 Georgia Gwinnett College men's soccer team its first loss of the season, 2-1 Sunday afternoon. It was the second of back-to-back road matches this weekend and the sixth road contest in the team's eight matches for this fall.

The Grizzlies (6-1-1) got on the scoreboard in the 64th minute on a goal from senior Samuel Sampaio Gomes. Senior Jack Gurr sent a ball over to Sampaio Gomes, who pushed it past the Bluefield goalkeeper for the lead.

Bluefield, who is receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll, squared the match with 1:04 left in regulation time. Then, the Rams scored the game-winner just before the final buzzer sounded on a goal by Joao Delgado.

Georgia Gwinnett College held a commanding 19-6 edge in shots during the match and registered nine shots on goal.

Turning Point

Bluefield found the back of the net twice in the last 64 seconds. The game-winning goal came with one second remaining.

Goals

64' – Georgia Gwinnett Samuel Sampaio Gomes (Jack Gurr)

89' – Bluefield Duarte Ferreria

90' – Bluefield Joao Delgado (Sandra Stadler)

Inside The Numbers

• The Grizzlies have scored first in all eight matches this season.
• GGC led a 19-8 shot edge in the match, including a 9-6 advantage in shots on goal.
• Seniors Jack Gurr and Ellis Husband each attempted a match-high four shots.

News & Notes

• GGC falls to 6-1-1 on the season, while Bluefield improves to 10-1 this fall.
• The Grizzlies are ranked eighth in the NAIA Top 25 poll, while Bluefield was receiving votes.
• GGC stands 5-1 in road matches this fall.
• GGC has played six of its first eight matches on the road this season.
• Sunday's match was the first meeting between the two colleges.

Up Next

Georgia Gwinnett College hosts Martin Methodist (Tenn.) Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. from the Grizzly Soccer Complex.