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FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason sophomore midfielder
James Eliuda scored his second goal of the season to lift the Patriots past Bucknell, 1-0, on Tuesday night at George Mason Stadium.
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The victory is the first for the Patriots over Bucknell in men's soccer, with George Mason now 1-1-2 in the all-time series.
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George Mason (3-0-0) took the lead over Bucknell (2-1-0) in the 15th minute of play.
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Eliuda scored from eight yards out into the lower left corner of the net. Sophomore midfielder
Quentin Clain recorded his first assist as a Patriot and freshman forward
Martim Sereno notched his second assist of the season.
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George Mason senior goalkeeper
Jaume Salvado (3-0-0) made two saves in the match to post his second clean sheet of the season.Â
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HOW THEY SCORED
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15' | Eliuda scored from just outside the six into the left side of the net.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
The Bison outshot the Patriots, 12-8, including a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal. Bucknell had five corner kicks and George Mason finished with three corner kicks in the match.
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Senior midfielder
Asparuh Slavov (16 minutes) led all players with three shots, Eliuda finished with two shots and recorded the Patriots lone shot on goal.
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Graduate student defenders
Leo Lemoine,
Luis Maestre and
Jordi Navio Sanchez, senior defender Javi Sanchez, sophomore midfielder
Javier Montava and Eliuda each played 90 minutes in the match.
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NEXT FOR MASON
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The Patriots conclude their three-match homestand when they host Howard on Saturday with the opening kick scheduled for 7 p.m. at George Mason Stadium.
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