(September 19, 2009) - Poultney, VT - Green Mountain College were unable to make a 1-0 lead hold up against the visiting Badgers in North Atlantic Conference men's soccer action Saturday afternoon, dropping a tough 2-1 decision in extra time.  With the win, Johnson St. improves to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the NAC while the Eagles fall to 0-5-1, 0-1.

After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, the Badgers had sustained spell of pressure early in the second half, but were unable to capitalize.  GMC fought their way back into the match and after a tidy buildup and service from the left flank, freshman Jeff Cyrus (Burnt Hills, NY) found the ball at his feet and beat JSC senior goalkeeper Steve Noyes (Barre, VT) on the back post in the 64^th minute for the opening score of the match. 

JSC battled back and, after a miscue in the GMC midfield ranks, freshman Noor Bulle (Burlington, VT) took advantage and beat freshman Nate Kishbaugh with a tidy finish in the 69^th minute.

Neither side could find the decisive goal during regulation, but 7 minutes into the first overtime period, JSC senior Christopher Keefer (Montague, NJ) struck a ball on the half-turn from 30 yards, finding the upper corner and settling the match at 2-1.

Kishbaugh made 8 saves on the day for the Eagles while Noyes stopped 3. 

The Eagles return to action Wednesday, September 30^th when they host MCLA.  JSC return home for a 4:00 pm match tomorrow against Fisher College.