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When the Albany State men's soccer coach, Bill Schicffelin, looked at his team's schedule, he saw conference games against New York State ranked Plattsburgh and Cortland followed by Division I Mart wick. "How we do in these three games determines if we are in the driver's seat or the caboose for the rest of the season," said Schieffelln. On Wednesday, the Greut Danes put the key in the driver's door wilh a come from behind 2-1 victory over Plattsburgh. The Danes showed poise and maturity, fighting back from a 1-0 deficit at halftlmc. After scoring two goals early in the second half, Albany narrowly held onto their lead. Fine goultending by freshman Tom Merrill and superb defensive play by Mike Miller and Jerry Isaucs preserved the Albany win. Despite being outshot 21-7 and dominated for most of the game the Danes improved their record to 1-0 in SUNYAC and 2-0-1 overall. The Cardinals of Plattsburgh dropped to 0-1 and 4-1-1. Albany looked lethargic in the first half. Jamie Parra beat Merritt on an assist from Joe Aguirre for Plattsburgh's only goal at 11:22 of the first half. "Tommy just make a mistake," said Schicffelin. It was the first goal given up by Merritt this year. Offensively, the Danes were almost nonexistent. Their first shot was not taken until almost halfway into the opening 43 minute period. Merritt made several fine saves to keep the Danes close. Cardinal Donovan Scott was deprived several times after making electrifying charges to the net. The Danes came alive in the second half when Isaacs beat goalie John Sovay to the wide side at 6:22. He had worked his way through the penalty box and sent his kick through the fullback's legs. Plattsburgh mounted several 'ffenslve charges in an attempt to regain the lead but were turned back every time. At 16:44,1 Terry Bacchus stole the ball from two defenders, split them and lifted the ball! over Sovay's head and Into the net for Albany's second goal. The final 30 minutes of the contest featured relentless pressure by Plattsburgh. Several times they appeared to have tied.the score only for Isaacs, Miller or Merritt to push the ball out of harm. The most anxious moment occurred in the final minute of play when only a diving save by Merritt prevented the tying goal from being scored. The Danes also received stellar perfomanccs from Dorian Fanfare, Dominique Cudet, Eddie Monsalvc and Robert Garrett. 11»SHERRY COHEN UP! i Maying like a potential All-American, Dane hooter Jerry Isaacs helped lead hit team to a narrow 2-1 victory. M M H H M l H M M i M I H i B B m B m l