Mississippi Brilla FC News Release -- www.brillasoccer.com
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
NEW ORLEANS, La. -- In a renewal of a rivalry now it's fifth year, Mississippi Brilla FC traveled to New Orleans to take on the Jesters, who along with the Baton Rouge Capitals, switched divisions within the Southern Conference this year. While the teams are not competing for the same post-season spots, the points still count toward their respective divisional races. The Jesters would be the ones earning the points on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory on two goals by Patrick Mullins.
Brilla pounced early when Phillip Buffington's flicked header found Moses Aduny running in behind the Jesters' back line. Aduny pushed the ball past the New Orleans 'keeper and knocked it into the corner of the net in the fourth minute.
The Jesters equalized almost immediately when Patrick Mullins capitalized on a defensive mixup and smashed home a shot from close range in the seventh minute.
Despite the quick start and several good chances from both teams, neither team was able to find the back of the net in the first half.
The Jesters struck an important blow in the 65th minute when Patrick Mullins bagged his and the team's second and the eventual winner when he made a fine finish on a Paris Simmons cross.
The Brilla pressured the Jesters' defense during the rest of the match, but were unable to find a goal after missing several good chances and strong goalkeeper play from Jordan Lower.
Mississippi Head Coach Dave Dixon was candid with his thoughts regarding the match, saying, "We played terrible soccer tonight. We couldn't attack, couldn't defend, couldn't do anything right."
"Credit to the Jesters," Dixon added. "They outworked us all over the field."
Brilla's next match will be this Saturday as they host the Bradenton Academics for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Harper Davis Field at Millsaps College.