CASTLETON, Vt. – Senior Koffi Kadjo (Manchester, NH) scored a dramatic game-winner in the 88th minute to lift the Plymouth State University men's soccer team past the Vermont State University Castleton Spartans, 1-0, in a Little East Conference matchup at Dave Wolk Stadium on Saturday.
 
In a tightly contested LEC battle, both teams remained deadlocked for much of the game, each still searching for their first conference win of the season. Kadjo's unassisted goal in the final minutes proved decisive, securing Plymouth State's first victory on Castleton's home field in 17 years.
 
Plymouth State improves to 3-5-1 (1-1-1 LEC), while the Spartans fall to 4-5-0 (0-3-0 LEC).
 
 
The Basics:

• Plymouth State 1, VTSU Castleton 0
  • Plymouth State (3-5-1, 1-1-1 LEC)
  • VTSU Castleton (4-5-0, 0-3-0 LEC)

How it Happened:

• Castleton controlled early momentum, taking four of the game's first five shots.
• The Panthers generated several first-half chances but forced only one save from the opposing goalkeeper.
• The Spartans nearly broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute, but PSU junior goalkeeper Kole Matta (Castleton, Vt.) was equal to the task to keep the shutout intact.
• Plymouth State had another chance in the 84th minute, but the shot was turned aside, leaving both teams hopeful for a late winner.
• Kadjo's individual effort less than two minutes from time proved decisive, securing Plymouth State's first conference victory of the season.

By the Numbers:

• Castleton outshot the Panthers, 12-10.
• Each team recorded six shots on goal.
• The Spartans registered five corner kicks to two for Plymouth State.
• It was the first victory for the Panthers at Castleton since 2008.
• The Panthers are now 7-9-1 in the head-to-head matchup dating back to 2007.
• PSU is unbeaten (2-0-1) in the last three meetings.

 
Up Next:

• Plymouth State visits the University of New England on Tuesday (Sept. 30) for a 5:00 p.m. tilt.

 
 
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