FARMINGDALE — For 80 minutes, neither the Gardiner nor Hall-Dale boys soccer teams could gain an edge on each other.

But it only took 30 seconds in overtime to determine a winner.

A goal by Brady Peacock that deflected off a defender gave Gardiner a 1-0 victory in a Class B/C crossover game Thursday night.

“It was a physical battle the whole way through,” said Peacock, a senior. “I’m glad we could get this done with the guys, and it feels really good.”

Peacock, dribbling to his left, took a shot with his left foot that deflected off a Hall-Dale defender and over the head of Bulldogs keeper Landon Gilbert and into the net.

“I had a defender on my back, and I was just trying to turn,” Peacock said. “I let it fly and it got a good bounce. The defender came out, tried to make a save. It just made a good bounce (into the net) and got it done.”

Gardiner goalie PJ Gove made nine saves to earn the shutout. The win ended a three-game losing streak for the Tigers (7-5), who entered the game in fifth in the Class B North Heal point standings.

“This was great for the boys,” said Gardiner coach BJ Parkin. “We don’t get too many night games. To play one here, and close to home, was a lot of fun.”

Gilbert stopped five shots for the Bulldogs (8-1-2).

How did they get there?

Striking the final blow. Hall-Dale had an edge in the first half, putting heavy offensive pressure on the Tigers. The Bulldogs outshot Gardiner by an 8-1 margin in the first 40 minutes, keeping Gove busy.

“I wasn’t afraid to dive (for saves) and I just needed to get to the ball, not be afraid of it,” Gove said. “Just stay on my toes.”

The Tigers had a 6-5 advantage in second-half shots. Both teams missed opportunities to score, most notably a Hall-Dale shot that rattled off the post with 17:05 remaining in regulation.

Key moment

Gardiner never gave Hall-Dale a chance in overtime, as Peacock’s goal ended things quickly.

What does this mean?

The win should keep Gardiner in the upper half of the B North standings. The Tigers trail John Bapst (8-0-1), Caribou (7-2-1), Oceanside (8-2-0) and Erskine Academy (5-3-3). Gardiner lost 1-0 to Erskine on Tuesday in South China.

“We started (the season) off good, really good,” Parkin said. “It’s humbling when you have a couple of tight losses. Morse is a good team, to lose in double overtime (is tough), and losing on Tuesday with a minute to go (hurt). It’s nice to get one on our side.”

Hall-Dale, the defending Class C champion, is still atop the Class C South standings. Oak Hill (7-3) is currently No. 2. The only other eight-win team in the region is Traip Academy (8-2), which is ranked fourth.

“That’s exactly (the type of game) we’re looking for,” said Hall-Dale coach Jesse Rowe. “We knew it was going to be a hard-fought game. It’s a battle between two classes. It was exactly what we were looking for out of it. We’re really trying to get ourselves into good form to make another run. Really, you’ve got to challenge yourself, and that’s what this year’s schedule is all about. (Gardiner) plays some really good soccer. They’ve got talent and work hard.”

It was the second B/C crossover game for Hall-Dale in a week. The Bulldogs beat Cony 1-0 on Oct. 2 at Fuller Field in Augusta.

Statistical leaders

Gardiner: Brady Peacock (1 goal), PJ Gove (9 saves)

Hall-Dale: Landon Gilbert (5 saves)