Clemson defeats Longwood 3-1

Sept. 6, 2005

CLEMSON, SC–Dane Richards scored two goals and assisted on the other Tiger goal in leading 13th-ranked Clemson to a 3-1 win over Longwood in a men’s intercollegiate soccer match at Clemson, SC Tuesday night.

Bryson Moore also finished the night with two assists.

With the win, Clemson improves to 2-0 on the year, while Longwood falls to 0-1-1 this season. The Tigers are ranked 13th according to the latest NSCAA poll.

Clemson scored early in the match as Richards scored from Bryson Moore’s pass with only 1:32 gone.

Longwood tied the match 1-1 as Todd Runey scored off of Leon Malca’s corner kick.

Danny Poe scored the game-winner for Clemson early in the second half. Richards passed the ball to Ryan Roushandel who sent the ball to Poe. Poe scored his first career goal at the 59:02 mark.

Richards scored his second goal of the night with assists by Justin Moore and Bryson Moore to give the Tigers a 3-1 advantage.

“We weren’t sharp in the match,” said Clemson Head Coach Danny Poe did a great job coming off the bench and giving us a spark. We are developing our depth. We had chances tonight, and we did not take advantage. We are going to have to sort things out up front.”

Clemson 3, Longwood 1

Clemson–Dane Richards (Bryson Moore) 1:32

Longwood–Todd Runey (Leon Malca) 15:29

Clemson–Danny Poe (Dane Richards, Ryan Roushandel) 59:02

Clemson–Dane Richards (Justin Moore, Bryson Moore) 87:48

Shots: Clemson 31, Longwood 8

Corner Kicks: Clemson 6, Longwood 6

Saves: Phil Marfuggi (CU) 3, Brandt Youmans (L) 12

Fouls: Clemson 24, Longwood 18

Attendance: 483