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WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. - - The Cumberland men's soccer team got their revenge over the University of the Cumberlands Patriots on the road in a thrilling 2-0 win.

The Phoenix started slightly on the back foot with just one shot in the opening 19 minutes of play, but it was finally in the 20th minute that Philipp Schmidtke would break the game open. The forward has been on a tear this season and added to his goal tally, being fed a ball into the box by Harold Perea, which he smashed in to make it 1-0.

From that point the home side had to throw more numbers forward, but the No. 4 seed were happy to absorb the pressure and counter whenever an opportunity presented itself. The No. 1 seed Patriots seldom had chances, but when they did Eric Zalaya was there to the rescue, making two key saves late in the first half.

After the break it was more of the same from the Patriots as they chased a goal, but were unable to find their way past the everpresent Zalaya. Despite Cumberlands gathering some early momentum and grabbing two shots on goal in the opening ten minutes of the second half, it was Harold Perea bagging a goal to go alongside his assist, putting the Phoenix ahead by a pair in the 69th minute.

From end to end it was all Phoenix on the Patriots home turf, helping to avenge one of the Phoenix's lone two losses on the season, giving the No. 4 seed a berth into the MSC Championship game which will be played on the road against the winner of Lindsey Wilson and Bethel.