WORCESTER, Mass. - The Assumption University men's soccer team fell to Roberts Wesleyan University 2-1 in their season opener Saturday afternoon at Normand R. Marois '57 Field.
THE BASICS
Score: Roberts Wesleyan University 2, Assumption University 1
Records: Greyhounds (0-1-0, 0-0-0 NE10) | Red Hawks (1-0-0, 0-0-0 ECC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption was the first team to score, as
Evan Fletcher freed
Cody Holbert on a long pass, and he scored with a low driving shot into the left corner of the cage in the ninth minute. Roberts Wesleyan found the equalizer in the 39
th minute, as Sebastian Guerrero capitalized on a misplayed ball by the Greyhounds' defense, tying the game at 1-1.
The game would remain tied until the 69
th minute, as Mustafa Alshadeedi scored off a set piece, with Louis Ferrari and Archie Murphy picking up the assists on the play. Assumption would have a few scoring chances in the final 20-minutes of action, but they could not find the equalizer.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Federico Foganio recorded five saves in his first start in an Assumption uniform.
- Roberts Wesleyan outshot Assumption 12-11, while also having an 8-6 edge in corners.
- The Greyhounds were whistled for nine offsides, while the Red Hawks were caught offsides three times.
- Roberts Wesleyan still leads the all-time series 4-1-1.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Molly University, Saturday, September 5, 1:00 pm.
- Roberts Wesleyan at Saint Anselm College, Thursday, September 3, 3:00 pm.
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