The Georgia Gwinnett College men's soccer team made the most of its only shot in overtime, with a goal by freshman Omar Thali in the final seconds of the first overtime period providing the edge in a thrilling 4-3 victory Saturday night at No. 6-ranked Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.).

The Grizzlies (3-2-1), ranked No. 18 in the NAIA Top 25 poll, trailed 3-2 with five minutes left in regulation play. Then, senior Herb Sevilla drilled a shot into the opposing net in the 85th minute for the game-tying goal. His tally came less than a minute after the Blue Raiders scored their third goal.

GGC had a 2-1 lead at halftime after first-half goals by sophomores Toni Tiente and Michael Weber. Tiente's fourth goal of the season came in the 41st minute, after Weber found the back of the net in the 22nd minute to square the match, 1-1. 

Lindsey Wilson (3-1-1) got second-half goals from David Ibrahimkadic and Andrew Revanales to grab the lead.

Four of GGC's six shot on target resulted in goals.
 
Coach's Corner
"That was an unbelievable college soccer match between two really good college soccer teams. Herb's goal was a key element. The way we fought back to score the late goal is something to be very proud. Omar did a good job at getting free and he showed his ability as a tremendous finisher," said Head Coach Steve DeCou.
 
Turning Point
After falling behind 3-2 in the 84th minute, the momentum swung back in GGC's favor as senior Herb Sevilla drilled a shot into the net less than a minute later to square the match. The Grizzlies forced the overtime period and then picked up a key road victory with a last second goal in extra time.
 
Goals
19' – Andrew Revanales, LWC (Neville Morgan)
22' – Michael Weber, GGC (Krishna Clarke and Toni Tiente)
41' – Toni Tiente, GGC (Sagi Hirsch)
76' – David Ibrahimkadic, LWC (unassisted)
84' – Andrew Revanales, LWC (Rainer De Jesus)
85' – Herb Sevilla, GGC (unassisted)
109' – Omar Thali, GGC (unassisted)
 
Inside The Numbers

• Four of GGC's six shots on goal found the back of the net
• Lindsey Wilson held a 21-to-12 shot advantage in the match
• Three of GGC's four goals were scored by players registering their first tallies of the season
• Sophomore Toni Tiente led the Grizzlies with four shots; he scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season and also had an assist

 
News & Notes

• GGC improves to 3-2-1 on the season; Lindsey Wilson falls to 3-1-1 in 2018
• The Grizzlies were ranked No. 18 in the NAIA Top 25 preseason poll; Lindsey Wilson stands No. 6 in the same poll
• Georgia Gwinnett College has won the only two meetings played between the two programs; both matches have been decided by one goal
• GGC is 2-1-1 in road or neutral site matches in 2018

 
Up Next
Georgia Gwinnett College hosts Montreat College (N.C.) on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. from the Grizzly Soccer Complex.