Nov. 17, 2007

OLATHE, Kan. - Quarterfinal action of the 49th Annual NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship kicked off on Saturday, November 17 at the College Boulevard Activities Center in Olathe, Kan. No. 6 Concordia (Calif.) defeated No. 19 Embry-Riddle, 2-0. Embry-Riddle was the lowest seed to play in the Quarterfinal round (since the pool was a 20-team field) since 2003. This is Concordia's second straight appearance (third overall) in the NAIA men's soccer national championship tournament.

Concordia opened play off a set piece in the second minute and made the most of a free kick opportunity. Forward Jeff Clark took a shot from the top of the box. The ball rolled low past a diving Embry-Riddle goalkeeper and trickled in to put Concordia on the board, 1-0.

Embry-Riddle looked to even the score in the 15th minute. Forward Michael Scott's shot hit the cross bar, seconds -later forward Joe Yoffe headed the ball over the top of the net. Yoffe created yet another scoring chance in the 25th minute. Yoffe's down the middle shot on goal was easily collected by Concordia goalkeeper Mike Borst.

In the 65th minute Concordia midfielder Jon Fahey found the back of the net from 22 yards out to put the Eagles up 2-0. Fahey scored six goals coming into the tournament, had a hat trick in Concordia's win over Graceland (Iowa) (4-2) in the second round and enters Monday's semifinal round with four tournament goals.

Embry-Riddle looked to get on the scoreboard in the 72nd minute with midfielder AJ Barrett. Barrett's shot sailed just over the crossbar. In the 87th minute Embry-Riddle was awarded a penalty kick which was taken by forward Jeff Yoffe. Yoffe sent a low shot left and Concordia keeper Borst was there to block. The win over Embry-Riddle is Borst's 12th shutout this season.

Concordia advances to the semifinals and will meet either No. 10 Auburn-Montgomery (Ala.) or No. 2 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) on Monday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. (CT). For all tournament results visit www.naia.org.