Box Score A goal in the 28th minute was the difference as Salem University fell to Dominican College 1-0 in NCAA Division II men's soccer Sunday at Orangeburg, N.Y. Goalkeeper
Luis Felipe Ramirez and the Tiger defense allowed only one goal in 180 minutes in two matches this weekend.
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Salem (0-3-1) withstood six corner kicks in the first 20 minutes to keep the match scoreless. The Tigers created scoring opportunities on shots by
Mark Ferenczi-Bako and
Siya Mfusi, but Dominican goalkeeper Joshua Stephens was able to make the saves on both attempts.
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Dominican (1-2) broke the deadlock on Antonio Zhu Sanchez's header off an indirect kick and the goal stood for the match.
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Ramirez finished with two saves for the Tigers, which were outshot 12-8.
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Salem has its first home contest since its season opener as the Tigers play host to University of Pikeville Wednesday. Match time is 3 p.m. at Catalano Stadium.
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