WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University men's soccer team started fast and scored often in a 4-0 Northeast 10 Conference win against Pace University, Saturday afternoon at Normand R. Marois '57 Field.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 4, Pace University 0
Records: Greyhounds (5-3-2, 2-1-1 NE10) | Setters (4-4-3, 0-4-1 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption struck early, as
Evan Fletcher opened the scoring in the sixth minute. After having his initial shot stopped, Fletcher found the back of the net moments later off a feed from
Ludvig Svegart for his third goal of the season, giving the Greyhounds a 1-0 advantage.
The Greyhounds carried the one-goal lead into halftime, while the defense kept Pace off the scoreboard.
Federico Foganio made a first-half save, while Svegart added a defensive save in the eighth minute to preserve the shutout.
Assumption added to its advantage in the 61st minute.
Cody Holbert set up
Vebjoern Oeen, who scored his second goal of the season to make it 2-0.
The Greyhounds put the game away late behind a pair of goals from
Evan Conceicao. Conceicao converted a penalty kick in the 83rd minute for his third goal of the year before striking again just over two minutes later off an assist from Fletcher, extending the lead to 4-0.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Federico Foganio only needed to make one save for the shutout.
- Assumption outshot Pace 17-8 and had an 8-4 advantage in corner kicks.
- The Setters were whistled for three offside calls, while the hosts were caught once.
- The all-time series is now tied at 1-1
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Saint Anselm College, Wednesday, October 7, 3:00 pm.
- Pace vs. American International College, Wednesday, October 7, 7:00 pm.
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